The Advocate

THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH AND CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM AIR SECTIONS. VOLUME XI. Belongs at The South WHERE HIS OPPORTUNITY LIES SAYS VERNON SPEAKING OF THE NEGRO Not Needed North Is the Opinion of the Supervisor of Indian and Freedmen Schools who is on a Tour of the South Inspecting Educational Institutions. Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 19—William Tecumseh Vernon, former register of the United States Treasury, and now supervisor of education in the department of the Interior, en route from a visit of inspection of the work of such schools as Tuskegee and Hampton Institutes, with a view of comparing the work of these institutions with that of the Indian schools maintained by the government,spoke to a large audience of Negroes at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Vernon, who has long been an educator, having until recently been president of Western University at Quibdaro, Kan., is one of the most prominent orators of the Negro race, and for a long time entertained his hearers with a recital of the progress of the Negro in the South, counseling them in the meantime to take advantage of every opportunity the south afforded them. The work of such institutions as Tuskegee and Hampton was praised by the speaker, who declared that in a large degree they trained the Negro boy for active participation in the life of his people here in the south. "The time has come when the Negro no longer feels that he must go north to serve the people," he said. "The opportunity is right here in the south. The interest of the black man and the white man is so interwoven that they are common and they must be worked out on a common basis. "The Negro has proven his right to stay here by his bravery on a hundred battlefields, by the fact that he has betrayed no trusts in the days gone by, and he is no worse now than he was then. We must have confidence in our leaders on the one hand, and on the other we must have a leadership that will not betray us. "The Negro race will get all that comes to it by being worthy; as a result of education, competency, manhood and real worth. There is that in manhood that appeals to manhood, whether in white or black. The boys who loaf on the streets by day and their parents' homes or their lodging places by night, and growing into idleness and criminality must be stopped. The girls who look lightly upon values of life and morality must be taught that the only thing that is royal is worth of character and virtue, whether it is clothed in rags or in silks." Against Managers of Their Hotel and Old Folks Home Where Startling Discoveries Have Been Made by Investigators. Richmond, Va., Sept. 20.—The new officials of the Grand Reformers are not losing any time to bring the entire membership back to the Order. Lawyer J. Henry Crutch field has entered suit for $295.00, alleged to be due him. He has been tendered $75.00 as the amount to which he is rightfully entitled. Lawyer J. C. Robertson has put in a claim for $1,500.00. This has not been allowed by Grand Worthy Master W. R. Giffin. Lawyer J. Thomas Hewin has been retained by ex-Grand Worthy Secretary W. P. Burrell to defend him in the Hastings Court. Will Investigate Further. The committee recently appointed to probe into the alleged rottenness of affairs in connection with the old regime of the True Reformers has returned to the work. The Committee will direct its immediate attention to an investigation of the affairs of the Reformer Hotel. They claim to have already made startling discoveries in this connection. They also say that there is sufficient evidence to warrant the bringing of quite as many indictments as have been already found. The Committee will certainly go before the next Grand Jury. It also said that further inquiry will be made into the Old Folk's Home investigation. Washington Conference Meets. Germantown, Pa., Sept. 20.—The annual session of the Washington District Conference of the A. M. E. Church ended here Monday after a most successful session. Rev. G. T. Long, a presiding elder of the Philadelphia Conference, presided over the deliberations. $12,000 the Goal Set by Pres. Arter APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC FOR FUNDS TO CLEAR THE WEST VIRGINIA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, SEMINARY AND COLLEGE FROM DEBT. To the various Churches, Sunday Schools, Women's Missionary Societies, Women's Improvement Leagues, Men's Forward Movement Clubs and all the patriotic men and women of the race, to whom we have appealed often before through the columns of the press, to you again we speak. We would call your attention afresh to the financial campaign now in progress over the State to raise twelve thousand dollars this year (Sept. 1, 1911 to Sept. 1, 1912) for eduction, to be applied to the building and sinking fund debt paying fund of West Virginia Seminary and College. This institution represents the only educational enterprise of the State, organized, managed and fostered by the Colored people of the State. This institution has now been in existence for ten years. It has an important place in the history of the State, the race, the Denomination, and in the educational field in general. It has come to be a necessity. We need it as a rallying center, around which to rally our forces from every part of the State. To become truly interested in any enterprise we must put something into it. We need it to arouse our sluggish and stagnant natures and to stlr our nobler emotions and aspirations; that our interest in education may be quickened and our love for learning may be made to grow. We need it to cultivate in our lives the inspiration of self-helpfulness of managing and fostering enterprises of our own. We need it as a basis of making history that shall speak well for us after generations—history that shall plead for us and vindicate the merits and hope of the Negro in the courts of future crifts. Let us then have the $12,000 this year. You can do it easily and will be blessed in doing so. We need every dollar of it to put the school on a firm basis to open next fall with a bright future. We desire every Negro in the State—indeed every body—but first of all every Negro in the State to have a part in this work. We appeal to your race-pride, denominational pride, State pride and national pride to awake, arise and weigh the subject, kindle your interest, selze the opportunity and give, give quickly, give regularly, give cheerfully, give until you feel it, and thus give to the work a mighty, push forward. We would also call your attention afresh to the 5th Sunday in October, set apart as a day of rallying for education all over the State. The president of the Woman's Convention at Hinton in her annual address made her appeal to the missionary societies over the State to rally for the Seminary on that day and date. She has repeated it since and others have followed in the same wake. We hope that not a single church in the State will fail to make an appeal and to do their best for the educational work. The work is in pressing need; there are some outstanding bills that must be paid. J. M. ARTER, Pres. and Gen. Field Agt. CHIEF OF POLICE. And Three Others Held in Coatesville for Connipicacy in Lynching of Negro. Coatesville, Pa., Sept. 20.—The chief of police, one of his subordinates and two residents of the borough were arrested today as the result of indictments returned by the grand jury that investigated the burning to death of Zack Walker, a Negro murder, August 13. The jury returned indictments against Charles E. Umsted, chief of police of Coatesville, and Stanley Howe, a policeman, charging them with involuntary manslaughter, and Richard Tucker, an insurance agent, and Walter Markward, who are charged witshe the murder. The two police officers were admitted to bail. Tucker and Markward were sent to prison without bail. Washington Institution Gets An Experienced Man From St. Louis. Washington, D. C., Sept 21. Prof. William H. J. Beckett has resigned his position as director of physical culture in the public school of St. Louis to accept a similar position at Colored Y. M. C. A. Prof. Beckett was educated at the Baltimore Colored High School and the Y. M. C. A. Training School, at Springfield, Mass. He was in charge of the department of physical training in the Baltimore High School and also had charge of the athletic work in the colored playgrounds before going to St. Louis. Some one seems to have put the old political parties through a sausage grinder. Republican Campaign Starts in Maryland GOLDSBOROUGH, THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR, STANIS EXCELLENT CHANCE TO WIN ON ACCOUNT OF DEFECTION AMONG DEMOCRATS. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 20.—With the notification of Phillips Lee Goldsborough, at Cambridge, Maryland, last Thursday, that he was to be the Republican candidate for Governor, one of the most important campaigns since 1895, when Republicans elected their State ticket, was inaugurated. Mr. Goldborough in his address accepting the nomination made a plea for a progressive State policy and declared that the paramount issue in the campaign is fair elections. He scored the Wilson ballot laws, which aim to confuse colored voters and to give white Democrats illiterates an unfair advantage. Morris A. Soper, of Baltimore, the Republican candidate for Attorney General, and John H. Cunningham, of Westminster, also made ringing addresses in accepting their respective nominations. The Democrats will move heaven and earth to elect Arthur Pue Gorman to the Governorship. Mayor Preston is already building up a machine in this city and Gorman's election would mean that a bigger machine would be built that would make the State a Democratic stronghold for years. This would mean that the colored voters and the independents would be put out of business. With thousands of independents viewing with alarm the things that might follow Gorman's election, a united Republican party and an aroused colored vote, Goldborough's election can be achieved. His election will not likely mean much to the race in the way of political preferment, but it would mean that the rights to vote would be guaranteed and that the term of the colored schools in some of the counties would be materially lengthened. A handsome marble altar was dedicated at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Sunday. The colored public schools opened a few days ago, over 12,000 children being enrolled. Grand Chancellor George A. Watty, of the Knights of Pythias, has already commenced planning for the entertainment of the session of the Supreme Lodge of the larger wing of Knights of Pythias, which will be held in this city in 1913. IN GOOD CONDITION Is the Mechanics Saving Bank, of Which John Mitchell is President Richmond, Vae., Sept. 20.—According to reports submitted to the State Corporation Commission, the Mechanics Savings Bank had about $162,000 on deposit September 1. The bank owns $144,000 worth of real estate, the handsome bank building alone being worth $132,320. The bank has recently been selected as one of the depositories for the funds of the True Reformers. John Mitchell, head of the Knight of Pythias in Virginia and editor of the Richmond Planet, is the president. THE WOMAN'S BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. Dear Women of the churches: You remember I have asked you to observe the 5th Sunday in October as W. Va. Seminary Day. I respectfully request that you confer with the pastors and start from now to make it the best financial rally we have ever had. We as a convention would like to raise $500.00 in this rally. We need the money to complete our seminary building. It is not necessary to discuss the good this school has done and will do if completed. That, in most instances, is self evident. The fact which is before us is "The school must be completed and we must raise money to that end." My dear sisters I have confidence in your loyalty and your ability to raise the means for the completion of this work. Let me urge you to begin now and plan for your financial rally October 29th. Whatever money you raise on that day be it twenty-five cents or fifty dollars, don't wait but mail it Monday morning to Miss Fannie C. Cobb, Charleston, W. Va., and she will turn it over to our treasurer, Mrs. Maria Alexander. That you may have strength and courage to go forward in this rally, is my prayer for you. MRS. M. A. W. THOMPSON, President. Red Star, W. Va. WOODWARD IS LAID TO REST. Norfolk, Va., Sept. 20.—The funeral of Rev. Dr. Alexander Woolward, former president of the Philadelphia Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, took place last Saturday at St. Matthew's M. P. Church. He died Wednesday at his home, 127 N. Felton street. ADVOCATE. W.VA. COLORED-INSTITUTE DORMITORY ACCOMMODATIONS NEARLY EXHAUSTED. Few Faculty Changes Instructor in Blacksmithing Resumes and New Teacher has Charge of German Classes—Dual Systems of Being Business Manager. Institute, Sept. 20—The West Virginia Colored institute began its seventeenth year today with an enrollment of one hundred and eighty-five students, the largestg number present on the opening day in the history of the school. It was evident, some weeks ago, from the number of applications coming to the president's office that the attendance the last week would be unusually large but it was not anticipated that the problem of accommodations in the dormitories would so soon demand the attention of the authorities. Already there are in MacCorkle Hall, the girls dormitory, fifty-six girls; the Domestic Science and Arts Building, where the senior class girls are housed, is full; and the boys building has but few rooms unoccupied. By the beginning of next week there will be extra occupants in some of the rooms, if there is the usual number of late comers. There have been but few changes in the personnel of the faculty since Commencement, J. B. Bragg, the instructor in blacksmithing has resigned and removed his family to Jackson, Miss, where he will be the superintendent of industries in a trade school. Miss Lucy Smith, of Chattangoo, Tenn., succeeds Miss Jessie F. Embry, resigned, as instructor in German. Miss Embry will teach in the Columbus, O. public schools. In vacation Mrs. Bessie E. Mitchell, who has charge of the department of music, pursued advanced studies in New York City. Mrs. Lowry, instructor in millinery, and Miss Amanda Gamble, instructor in dressmaking did special work in Chicago. Of the male instructors, Mr. Chas E. Mitchell, head of the commercial department, was engaged at New Orleans, La., sik weeks doing expert accounting. Mr. Mitchell by action of the Board of Regents and Control has been an increase of salary and again placed in charge of the business management of the school. On the elevation of Mr. Prillerman to the presidency of the institution, the scholastic and business departments of the institution were placed under his and Mr. Mitchell's control, respectively. This arrangement was not satisfactory to one or the other or both; consequently, an order was issued restoring to the office of president the entire management as under former presidents. Those higher up are evidently convinced, after a thorough trying out of both systems, that the dual system is the better; hence, the taking away from the president of the yellow jacket and peacock feather. Atlanta Insurance Company, Conducted by Negroes Extends Scope, Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 20.—The entrance of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association into Kentucky has been the signal for general rejoicing among the 70,000 policy holders in Georgia and Alabama. The company has on deposit $10,000 worth of bonds with which to guarantee the policy holders. Some weeks ago a check for $5,481.67 was signed by A. F. Herndon, treasurer of the company, in order that bonds could be purchased. This is said to be the largest check ever given by a Negro concern in this State. The Atlanta Mutual is a combination of several small companies and its success is largely due to the efforts of A. F. Herndon, one of the most successful men of the race in this city. CELEBRATE 31st ANNIVERSARY Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Observes Occasion With Exercises. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 20.—The thirty-first anniversary of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Churches will be observe here with a celebration at the Butler Street Methodist Episcopal Church the first week in October. Besides a large array of speakers from the denomination, addresses will be delivered by Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon theological Seminary; Dr. W. G. Alexander, dean of the theological department of Morris Brown College; Secretary Trent of the Y. M. C. A.; Dr. E. R. Carter and C. C. Cator, cashier of the Atlanta Savings Bank. Negro Fire Company Stirs up Commotion City Council Divided as to Whether Company Shall Rein New Hose and Orders Chief to Get it from Them, But He Refuses. Asbury Park, N. J., Sept. 20.—The delivery of 900 feet of hose to the Eureka Fire Company has stirred up a horse's nest among those of the whites who do not want to see the colored fire company here. The hose was delivered some time ago at the instance of Councilman Weedon and trouble has been brewing ever since. Some of the prejudiced members of the City Council ordered Fire Chief Arthur H. Hope to send for the hose, but members of the Eureka Company refused to give it up unless the Chief or some member of the Council appeared for it in person. This has brought on a controversy, as Chief Hoe refuses to go after it in person and his removal has been threatened. The Eureka Fire Company is situated on Springwood avenue, right in the heart of the colored residential section, and all of its members are colored. The colored section is west of the tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad in a section formerly called Neptune Township. It represents almost a colored town for here are all of the residences, business places, hotels and boarding houses for the race. There are also two colored policemen and one constable in this division. Preachers' Alliance Will Hear Manning ALABAMA ORATOR AND POLITICIAN INVITED TO ADDRESS BALTIMORE MINISTERS.—JOESN NEW INSTRUCTOR INGERMAN. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 20.—The Ministerial Alliance resumed its monthly meetings Monday. The session was devoted to giving vacation experiences. It was decided to invite Joseph E. Manning, the Alabama orator and politician, as the next speaker. A committee was appointed to tender the congratulations of the alliance at the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg as pastor of St. James P. E. Church, to be held next month. Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, preached at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Sunday morning. He is prominently mentioned in connection with that bishopric. Mr. John D. Jones has been appointed instructor of German in the Colored High School to succeed Prof. James S. Thomas, who goes to Howard University in a similar capacity. Seeks to Establish Claim to Property Colored Heirs Institute Proceedings for the Purpose of Acquiring Valuable Real Estate in Greater New York and Long Island. Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 20.—Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Walter have taken up their residence in Brooklyn, where Mrs. Waller hopes to prosecute her claim in the estate of her great-grandfather, William Jarvis. The property which is in Greater New York and Long Island is said to be in the hands of some rich whites, but that their title to the property is defective. It is valued at several million dollars. Willitm Jarvis was a white man who clandestinely married a colored woman. His property passed into the hands of white relatives at his death. Mrs. Waller and several others now claim it as lineal descendants. Mrs. Waller is a member of the well known Jarvis family of Brooklyn and is very hopeful of establishing her claim, which will be contested in the near future. John Rich, chief clerk of the legal department of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has leased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waller, at 1402 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore. Mr. Waller resigned his position as a salesman for the Gastelberg Bros., the well known Baltimore jewelers. Ashland, Va., Sept. 18.—The announcement that the heirs of the home of the late Dr. Laurens, on College avenue, opposite Randolph-Macon College were going to sell the property to a colored Industrial school has caused the Town Council to pass a segregation ordinance modeled on those in force in Richmond, Va. and Baltimore, Md. There are said to be 800 Chinamen in American colleges. How on ear'h can we keep this a secret from San Francisco. Conference Work In good condition Many Influential Members of the Denomination are Present at the Twenty-third Annual Session of the Iowa Conference Des Moines, Ia., Sept. 20.—The twenty-third annual session of the Iowa Conference of the A. M. E. Church ended here Monday night with the announcement of the appointments for the ensuing year by Bishop C. T. Shaffer, of Chicago. During the session a large amount of business was transacted and reports which show that the work of the conference is in a flourishing condition were made. Revs. D. P. Roberts, Chicago; Andrew Jackson Carey, Chicago, and H. S. Graves, Evanston, Ill., were elected delegates to the next general Conference of th denomination. Rev. W. D. Cook and R. E. Wilson, both of Chicago, were elected alternates. The visitors included; Prof. John R. Hawkins, commissioner of education for the denomination; Miss E. Marie Carter, representing the A. M. E. Church Review; Dr. George F. Woodson, dean of Payne Theological Seminary; Rev. W. A. Lewis, of the Connectional Preachers' Aid Association, and Dr. Carl Shafter COLORED GIRL. Whose Sister Was Murdered, Is Found Dead—Springfield Notes Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 17.—Miss Lottie Reed, colored, was found dead at her home in Miami Valley this morning and it is suspected that the arsenic she took about a week ago was swallowed with sulcide intent. Coroner Howard Austin, who was called, said that he could not learn by his brief investigation whether it was a case of sulcide or not. The girl was 29 years old. Her sister was murdered by a man named Davis a few years ago and he went to the electric chair for the crime. Men and Measures President Taft in his trip across the continent and back announces that he will devote his time to educating the people. He thinks that his acts have been condemned much more severely than he has merited and so, the present extended trip especially will be devoted to the purpose of making his motives clear which he thinks have been misunderstood by the people and for which he considers he has been unjustly condemned. He should study the system Mr. Roosevelt used to follow if he desires to make partisan addresses and speeches appear as non-partisan. Mr. Roosevelt was a pastmaster in this fine art. Convention of Governors. The governors of various states met in New Jersey last week to consider the state and welfare of the nation and also the initial steps to wards effecting a uniformity in the laws throughout the country on those questions in which uniformity is especially desirable. The one evil in particular which has grown rapidly in recent years is the divorce evil and the present diversities in state laws have served as an encouragement to those who wish to destroy, undermine or misuse the sacredness of the marriage tie. For instance when a married couple finds they cannot get a divorce in their own state, they usually go to a neighboring state and probably get a divorce, and If not, certainly at Reno, Nevada and they can marry whom they wish on their return to their own state and laugh at the state laws. One feature of the present Convention of Governors has been to initiate a movement which has been discussed for a number of years namely the passing of uniform state laws on this subject or else the placing of this subject entirely in the hands of the federal government which of course would insure a perfect uniformity of laws on this most important question. Federal Encouachment. The "House of Governors" as this annual convention is frequently called, expressed their disapproval of the encroachment which the federal government has made in the last few years on the prerogatives of the individual states. As was expressed a few years ago, when Roosevelt and Pinchot initiated this movement, they want nation spelled with a big "N" but they also insist that the States shall be spelled with a big "S." Initiative and Referendum. The initiative and referendum received a "bump" from Governor O'Neal of Alabama but it was ably defended by Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey who is now a vigorous champion of that idea. From Cambridge, Mass., comes the report that a comet can be seen with the naked eye. The naked eye is very sorry, but it is busy with politics now and the comet will have to come back a little later. NEW PROGRAM FOR DYNAMIC MULTIPLOTS THEORY OF VOLUME SULTS. TRY IT. NUMBER IIII TO ADJUST CONDITIONS WHICH WILL BRING WHEELHORSES INTO LINE Of the Meeting to be Held Here October 10th by the State Central Committee, Which Will Be Reformed if Popular Clamor is Heeded. If one were to sit down with the leaders of the two dominant political parties, who are now planning the decisive campaign of 1912, he would hear wonderous stories of contentment and harmony existing among the hol-pollol toward the organizations which battle under party names. For instance, Senator William E. Chilton, of Kawawa, will tell you that the Democrats are in better fighting trim to say that they have been since 1892; that no insurgency exists within the ranks of the Democratic party. Confident of carrying the state next year for the Democratic Presidential nominee and wresting the control of the state government away from the Republicans, the Kanawha Senator you of the dissension and factional rights being waged among his Republican friends, who, to his surprise, have never been taught the wisdom of the old adage about the divided house. Then an interview with Governor Glasscock will disclose the sins and shortcomings of the Democratic party. He will point out that the factions of former years have disappeared and that once again the Republicans are united as in the days of yore. For a concrete example of unterrified insurgency he will point out the half dozen Democratie newspapers which are fighting the present leadership of the party and then calmly predict that the meeting of the Republican State Central Committee next month will inure largely to the benefit of the party. Go seek ye the truth for yourself, mingle peacefully with your fellow citizens in the constitutional pursuit of happiness, and discover that the woods are full of discontented party workers who seem to heed not the call of the party leaders. The months intervening before the next election may be sufficient to bring many of the recalcitrants into line, but just now the air is charged with insurgency, and the fact that it is just as pronounced in one party as in the other has the party leaders guessing. They are just certain of one thing, that unless the malcontents are rounded up Harold W. Houston, Socialist candidate for Governor, will receive an increased vote next year. The Republicans are beginning early to make an effort to adjust conditions in the party that will bring all the wheelhorses into line. They believe that the harmony meeting of the State Central Committee in early October will bring about the desired effect. If it does not there are many who are willing to throw up their hands. At the present time it is expected that there will be a general reorganization of the committee, and that plans will be formulated to allow the voters to make the nominations direct. This movement is expected by many to be the panacea for the present party ills. The Democratic brethren have taken no steps to the present time looking toward the pacification of the rebels within the party camp. The leaders are not trying to placate those who denounce the party leadership, but assert that it is up to the malcontents to close ranks and take up the cudgels for the success of the party. Judge Nathan Goff, of Clarksburg, in New York during the present week, put a check on the boom the Republican leaders were giving him for the United States Senate. Thoroughly appreciative of the suggestions concerning his candidacy for the United States Senate, Judge Goff waved aside the honors and announced that he was not a candidate for any political office. All the Republican leaders do not submit to the belief that the Goff statement is final. Some insist that he has simply stated his present situation while a member of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, and assert that he does not absolutely announce that he will oppose the demand of the party. Former Congressman Harry C. Woodyard, of the Fourth Congressional District, will try to come back. That is the word which comes out of Spencer, where the former Congressman has his habitat. At Par- CORRESPONDENCE CORRESP Mrs. Kilbreth, of Brushy Ridge was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mattle Proctor, Sunday. Mrs. Emmaline Jackson, of Renick, and Mrs. Wm. Bawdale, of Richlands, were visitors of Mrs. Mary A. Brown the past week. Mrs. Randall Brown, of Weston, is visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Slaughter, of Marlinton, who have been on an extended western trip, spent the week end here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown, returning home Monday. Miss Clara Berger, of Alderson, is visiting Miss Minnie Allen. Mrs. Granville Carter and Little daughter, returned home last week after a pleasant stay with relatives at Hinton. Alex Eggleston has returned home, after a ten days visit at Longaere, much improved in health. Mrs. Danese Brinkley has been indisposed for the past week. Miss Francis Woodson, of Lewisburg, was a visitor here Saturday. Little Julia Revley, who has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Kate Eldridge, returned to Charleston accompanied by Miss Flora Lee, Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Love was the pleasant guest of Mrs. J. A. Reed Sunday. Miss Burnette Brown left for Nunatutte last Tuesday to attend school. Mrs. N. B. Rose, who was taken suddenly ill last week, is much improved. C. W. Hester is visiting Marlinton. Mrs. Violet White, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Mrs. Debby Terry, Sunday. F. B. Brackenridge was a business visitor at White Sulphur, Tuesday. On Sunday September 11th, Woman Day services were held at M. E. Church. A large congregation attended each service. Visitors from all the surrounding cities also attended. Program. Prayer meeting led by Mrs. Clara Peterson and Mary Brown. 9:00 A. M. Love feast by Mrs. Rachel Perkins Mrs. Mildred Stover. Sunday school 9:40 o'clock. Service at 11:00 A. M. Hison "Abide With Me." Science Reading, Mrs. Lula Ward Teore, Miss Sallie Ward. Music, Choir. Sermon by Rev. R. J. Terrell pastor of Baptist church. Collection. Benediction. 3:00 P. M. Session. Paper Mrs. J. A. Reid. Solo Mrs. L. B. Johnson. Reading Mrs. Lelura Hopkins. Solo Miss Mary Brown. Address Mrs. Jesse Dixon. Paper Mrs. A. K. Daundridge. Evening Session. Foworth League 6:30 P. M. Benediction Paper 7:00 P. M. Miss Minnie V. Allen. Duet Migs Brunette Brown and Mr. Calahan White. Address Mrs. J. C. Love, of Lewis- burg. Remark, Collection, Benediction. Miss Jennie K. Foster, of Charleston, formerly of Tennessee, opened school here September 18 with a large attendance. W. M. Jordan is sick. Miss Bessie Eldridge, is visiting relatives at Meadow Creek. Albert Dues, Superintendent, is proving himself worker and is making many changes for the better in the Sunday school. Sam Clay is yet sick. Rev. Friend arrived in town to assist Rev. Gregory in a series of meetings. Rev. Charley Randolph has been holding weekly prayer meetings prior to the revival. Mrs. Frank Banks, of Hinton, was the guest of Mrs. Skipper a few days ago. Miss Lena Isabel and Mrs. Sailie Jones were in Charleston shopping. Leon Jones and Cora Reese were visiting friends in Charleston. James Edmonds is sick. Rev. Gregory, wife and children spent a week with members of his church and friends. Labor Day there was a pretty marriage at the home of Mrs. R. E. Banks, sister to the bride. The contracting parties were Mr. J. H. Dingess and Miss Mattie Freeman, an accomplished teacher. Mr. Dingess is one of foremost citizen of Cedar Grove and owns valuable property there. Miss Ora F. Reed, sister to the bride, performed on the piano and to the strains of a wedding march. Little Martha Randall license girl entered and presented the license to Rev. Gregory. Henrietta and Octavo Claytor, flower girls, followed attired in white hats and white embroidery dresses. The bride followed escorted by George Dingess. They were met by the groom and his best man, John Reid, and were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. Gregory. To the soft strains of "Love Divine, O Love Excelling." They left for Cincinnati, Ohio and are now home to friends at Cedar Grove. Mrs. R. E. Banks and children visited relatives at Cedar Grove. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Cain, of Columbus, O., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Dangerfield, returned home last week. Mrs. Alice Winston, the evangelist who has been assisting Rev. W. T. Kenney in his quarterly revival, lectured Monday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Miss Mary Beane, of Keyser, and Miss Rosalynde Friend, of Institute, are the pleasant guests of Miss Estella Cambric, Mechanic St. Miss Edith Williams left Thursday night for Washington, D. C., to resume her studies in the high school, Rev. Newsome, of Weston, was the guest of Rev. S. P. West Monday. The Dumplig Social at the home of Mrs. Annie Freeman. Thursday night, was well attended. Proceeds for benefit of Trinity M. E. church. The Quarterly revival at Mt. Zion Baptist church, the Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Winston, the evangelists gave splendid service during the entire meeting and greatly endear themselves to Mt. Zion congregation. Miss Velma Snyder and Mr. C. McCoy were united in marriage Wednesday night. They are at home at their many friends at 103 Ogden Row where they are costly housed. They have the best wishes of a host of friends. Rev W. T. Kenney is sick. Dr. E. L. Youngue has returned from the east, where he was called on business. Rev. S. P. West returned Friday from Chillicothe, O., and leaves this week for Raleigh N. C., on business. ELKHORN. Dr. Patkinson reports an enjoyable time at the National Baptist Convention at Pittsburg. Rev. Shelton is conducting a revival at Gulf. Wm. Armstead, of Bluefield, is here as cook on the construction train. Mrs. Nathan Smothers and daughter Agatha, of Maybeury, were guests of Miss Memphis Carter, Sunday. William Nowlin class of 1911, Elkhorn graded school left for Bluefield Tuesday to enter Bluefield Colored Institute. Wm. Gilbert, T. E. Perkins and G. W. Washington spent a few days sight seeing in Washington, D. C. Miss Ellen Marshall was shopping at Northfork Saturday. Revival services continue at Upland. Rev. Payne is doing excellent work. Mrs. M. A. Franklin has received notice from Grand Worthy Councillor J. R. Jefferson of her appointment as Grand Trustee, O. of C. R. C. Simpson, of Bramwell, was in town last week visiting his brother. FAIRMONT Miss Anna Dawson left Monday to resume her studies at W. C. I., this being her last year. Ollie Scott, of Wheeling, attended the fair here last week and was the guest of W. D. Scott and family. Mrs. Walter Champ and children have returned from a pleasant stay with her parents in Maryland. Mrs. Chas, Hamilton entertained at Supper, Misses Anna Dawson, Florence Cobb and Lena Jackson. Miss Lucy Meade, of Bridgeport, has been the guest of her cousin Miss Bess Meade. Dr. Norman, of Clarksburg, was here on professional business last week. Mrs. Jennie Adams, of Clarksburg, is the guest of Mrs. Helen Crenshawe, Mrs. Wm. Fortune and daughters, Aileen and Fanny, have returned from a visit to relatives in Staunton, Rev. C. C. Gill, preached at Piedmont Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Obie has returned home after spending the summer in Canada. M. T. Obie has returned from a visit to friends in Charleston. Edward Holmes has gone away with a camping party to be gone until December. E. L. Morton returned from a business trip to Charleston, Monday. The birthday party given by the ladies of Trinity church was well attended and a success socially and financially. Miss Mildred Atkins and Sadie Chamberlain spent Saturday and Sunday in Grafton. A. H. Williams, of Fairchance spent a few hours here Friday enroute to Pt. Pleasant. School opened Monday with a splendid enrollment. Daly Martin is in Philadelphia attending an automobile school. Win, Jones and James Nelson spend a few hours here the guests of F. H. Jackson, en route to Wheeling. Miss Florence Cobb returned Sunday 10th from Columbus to resume her duties as Primary teacher in Dunbar school. 'A number of strangers were here attending the County Fair last week Rev. Daniel Stratton and wife and Rev. J. W. Robinson left the first of the week for Pitsburg, where the Baptist convention is in session. Wellington Dowens, who has been sick for some time, died at Weston, Friday morning. The remains were shipped to St. Albans, Sunday. He was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church and of the Fisherman Lodge. Funeral was held at the Baptist Church Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Alexander Jones, of Charleston, filled the pulpit for the Rev. Robinson Sunday morning and night. G. L. Wilson, who has been sick for about four months, remains about the same. Miss Ida Wilson was called home from Kentucky, on account of the illness of her father, G. L. Wilson. Robert Allen, who is working at Winifreie, spent Sunday with his family. The "Tackey Party" given by the Evening Star Club at St. Paul Baptist Church, Thursday night, was a success. Frank Good and Willie Wilson spent Sunday with friends and relatives. Dr. James A. Hopkins was very sick the first of the week, but is much better now. I. H. Hawkins was hurt at Collier in the mines last week. Rev. E. D. Wallace, of Gauley Bridge, was shaking hands with old friends last week. J. W. Price was in Charlecton on business, Thursday. John Price and George Harris have gone up on New River where they have employment. MARTINSBURG A number of people from this city attended the Winchester Fair. Harry Meyers is visiting relatives in Gerrardstown. Jno. Freeman has returned from East Palestine, Ohio, where he has been employed for some months. Chas. Marshall and Miss Bertha Bates drove over 10 Shepherdstown, Sunday, and spent a pleasant day. The Educational and Industrial Fair which is to be held at Inwood Park, Oct. 4 and 5 promises to be a success. Men of national fame will be present to address the large crowds that are expected to be there. Miss Mary' Clifford, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clifford, for the past week, returned to her home in Washington, D.C. Sunday. Miss Mamie V. Scott, who spent ten days visiting relatives in Hedgesville, returned home Saturday evening, and was much benefitted by her sojourn. Mrs. R. W. Thomas, of Staunton, Va., was the guest of Mrs. Mamie Ross. Friday evening. Mrs. Mary Lee and daughter, Miss Ellen Lee, of Washington, D. C., have graced the city with their presence for the past ten days, and it is much regretted that their stay could not be prolonged. Mrs. Lee is a charming lady and Miss Ellen, besides being one of Washington's most proficient teachers, is a very beautiful and cultured young woman and made many friends while here. They stopped at the home of Prof. W. O. Tomer on Rosemont and were conducted to the various points of interest by their life-long friend, Dr. Sam'l Gray. A reception was given Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thomas by Mrs. Ela Myers, of Inwood Saturday evening. Among those present from the City were: Rev. S. M. Beane, Prof. Fred R. Ramer, Dr. Sam'l Gray, Mrs. Mary Lee, Miss Ellen Lee, Mrs. Lissie Bussey, Mrs. Mamie Ross, Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. Lawson Hook and J. Frank Briscoe. Rev. John Carter, of Chillicothe, Ohio, preached in his father's pulpit Sunday morning and afternoon to a large and appreciative audience. He is an eloquent and forceful speaker. SMITHERS AND LONGACRE. J. A. Keyton was called to Salem, Virginia to the bed side of his father last Monday. Miss Sallie Hankins, of Malden, was visiting her sister at Cannelton, Sunday. Miss Ada Lewis and Miiss Maggie Saunders gave an entertainment Saturday evening for the benefit of the Church. Miss Georgie Keyton gave a pound party last Friday evening. Guy Jones was visiting his parents at London, Sunday. Miss Annie Edmond, of Hugheston was the Saturday guest of Mrs. Poe. Mre. E. C. Page, of Montgomery was visiting Smithers and Longacre public schools and many friends here, ThursGay. Mrs. F. D. Railey, the teacher at Smithers, was calling on the parents of her pupils, Thursday. Watt Smith has returned from a two weeks visit at Kimberley. Mrs. Fannie Coleman, of Charleston, was visiting friends in our town last week. Andrew Carter met with a bad accident by getting two of his fingers mashed. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Daulton were visiting friends at Cannelton, Sunday. Master John Lewis was visiting Mevin Gilmore, Sunday. LEWISBURG. The Lewisburg Graded School opened on October 11th with good attendance. The following are the teachers: E. A. Bolling, principal, Misses F. V. Woodson, F. A. Bolling and C. A. Robinson, assistants. Mrs. and Edom Wiley, and Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin, of Cincinnati, were in the city Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. E. H. Gardner. Mrs. J. C. Love was at Ronceverte Sunday to deliver an address at the Woman's Day services. Mrs. Ellika H. Gardner, wife of Itwyer James P. D. Gardner, died at her home in Bluefield. Thursday, Sept. 4, after an illness of a little more than two weeks. She was born at Fincastle, Va., but when a little child her parents moved to White Sulphur, W. Va., where they resided until her death. Mrs. Gardner was educated at Shaw University and taught for a number of years in Greenbrier and Mercer counties. She was married to Prof. Gardner in 1897 and since then has lived at Bramwell and Bluefield where her husband practiced law. Her remains were brought to Lewisburg last Saturday and were laid to rest in our cemetery Sunday. BUCKHANNON George Davis and Jerry Lewis were at Weston, Monday. Miss Cora Taylor, and brother, Austin Taylor left Monday for Institute to attend school. Mrs. Vernie Martin and children returned to their home in Parkersburg, Monday, after a pleasant visit with relatives here. Miss Beulah Wright was in Weston a part of last week. Miss Maggie Meade, of Bridgeport, is the guess of Misses Ingle and Cora Taylor. Chas, Davis made a business trip to Weston, Thursday. A union Sunday School picnic will be held at Jackson's Grove, Friday, Sept. 23rd. Charleston Marriage Boom. There has been a recent boom in the marriage market as is attested by recent events. Yesterday morning at ten o'clock, Miss Ivory Woods, of Kanawha City, and Mr. Miles Webb, of this city, were married in the presence of their immediate families at the residence of the bride's parents. They are making their home at 1216 Lee St., city. Last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Claire, Elizabeth St., Miss Carrie Ola Claire, of Union, and Mr. T. W. Hale, who is engaged in the tailoring business here, were united in marriage by Rev. J. S. Carroll. They have rooms at Hotel Brown. Announcement has been made of the marriage on October 2nd of Miss Fannie C. Cobb, training teacher at Institute, and Mr. Emory R. Carter, attorney at law of this city. Guests at Hotel Brown.—H. B. Hundley, McDonald; William Wade, Ward; T. Dixon, Bramwell; Mrs. O. D. Davis, Lawton; G. H. Edmonds, Enterprise, Iowa; J. Chiles, Atlanta, Ga.; George Perkins, Winifrede; Miss Zanphra Robinson, Institute; Miss Dallas Morgan, Porahontas; Mr. and Mrs. R. W. King, Mammoth; George Watson, Dew Riley, Carbon; J. Triplett, Harewood; Miss Eva Moss, Layland; Miss Eva Watkins, Lynchburg, Alex and Jesse Staples, Freeman; J. Jones, Raymond City; H. Jennison, Carbondale; W. L. Jones and daughter, Keystone; Miss S. Cobb, Keystone; Miss Stella Lacey, Miss Annie Green, Mammoth; Dr. W. H. Bryant, Raymond City; Miss Esther Bryant, Tarbore, N. C.; D. Rixon, Helen Dixon, Murray City, O.; Mrs. Martha Foster, Mammoth; Arthur Watts, Russell McKinney, Mt. Carbon; R. C. Cmelver, Lynchburg, Va.; L. W. Taylor, Hawk's Nest; G. L. Jenkins Evergreen, O.; and A. Williams Boomer, were registered at Brown Hotel this week. The Terrell Banquet.—At the complimentary banquet to Judge Robt. H. Terrell, to be held in the K. of P. Hall at ten o'clock tonight, Phil Waters will act as toastmaster. Mr. S. H. Guss, of the W. Va. Colorel Institute, will discuss "West Virginia and Negro Schools." "West Virginia Negroes in the professions" in the subject assigned to Dr. R. L. Jones. The other subjects and speakers are: "The Negro in Politics," Mr. J. S. Noel; "Independence in Politics," Mr. A. A. DeHonney; "The Business Negro," Mr. Chas. E. Mitchell; "Our Guest," Mr. T. G. Nutter. In Honor of Miss DeHaven.—Complimentary to Miss Carrie DeHaven, who has returned to Wilberforce University to resume her studies, a lpncheon was served at Hotel Brown, Friday evening. Covers were laid for Misses Fannie D. Hicks, Lillian Byrd and Hattie DeHaven, Charles Hicks, J. P. Tinsley, Edward Allen, F. W. Chancellor and the honor guest. NEW LABOR ORGANIZATION. At the meeting last night of the Teamsters' and Laborers' Home Protection Union, a new local colored organization, about forty of the members were present and the meeting proved to be one of the most successful yet held. The object of the organization is a mutual benefit to the members and their families and already one slick member is being cared for. W. M. Jackson, an employee of the Donally Transfer Company, is the founder of the order and the hearty support which he is receiving, seems to assure its success. A JOINT BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Esella and Mr. Edward James celebrated their 22nd and 19th birthdays respectively, Monday evening at their home in Summers street. They were the recipients of many dainty gifts. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Burk, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stephenson, Mesdames Robt. Hamlin, J. W. Viney, Missie Bessle Taylor, Mary Preston, Lucinda Williams, Aristes Johnson, Esther Fulks, Maude Viney, Moses Clay, Cornella Davis, Alce Whitte- kaker, Messrs. T. G. Nutter, Lowell Cuzzens, T. W. Randolph, Chas. Payne, Wm. Wright, G. A. Stuart, Wm. Walker, and Dr. J. C. Ellis. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Miss Fannie Davis left Monday for Wilberforce, O. where she will attend school. Misses Allie and Hattle Hicks, of Harboursville, passed through the city, Monday, enroute to Institute. Miss Carrie Dellaven left Tuesday to Wilberforce, O., where she attends school. Roscoe Clarkson, of Carbondale, was in the city, Monday. The rumor circulated Sunday night of the death of Mrs. Mollie Hammond was false, a slight improvement being noted in her condition the past week. Mrs. Mabelle Simpson attended the Miles-Woods marriage at Kanawha City, yesterday morning. Russell Forney was called to Hickory, N. C., by a telegram announcing the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. Saille Scott attended the funeral of Rev. Stratton's brother at St. Albans, Monday. Miss Sarah Bullard, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mercer Bullard, Quarrier street. Miss Bullard arrived in the city Monday of last week. Miss Vignia Gilmer leaves today for Parkersburg where she will spend several days visiting Mrs. Cora Williams and other friends. J. A. Jackson returned from Charles Town where he spent ten days in attendance upon the Supreme Court of Appeals. Mr. Jackson was in Washington visiting friends a few days after the adjournment of the court. The remains of Mrs. M. E. Stephenson, who died suddenly at Montgomery, Monday, will be brought here for interment. The funeral will be held at the First Babtist church this afternoon. Miss Sarah Belle Dawson, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the general hospital a few weeks ago is now at her home on Morris street, rapidly recovering. Dr. H. F. Gamble returned to the city, yesterday, from Norfolk, Va. where he was confined in a hospital for several weeks following an operation. Mrs. Mary Wright was stricken a few days ago with paralysis and is now in a critical condition. Prof. Burgess, of Institute, occupied Rev. Carroll's pulpit Sunday mons. Mesdames Hannah Casey, and Chloe Chapman, of Chicago, are visiting friends and relatives in the city. Both are well known to the older residents of the city. Miss Thresa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crozier, West Charleston, is confined to her bed at the general hospital where she underwent a painful operation. The Willing Workers Club of Simpson M. E. Church was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Mary Teal, Lewis stree, Tuesday evening. The proposed meeting of the Charleston Women's Improvement League has been postponed to Friday of next week on account of the emancipation celebration this week. A. Jones, of West Charleston, remains seriously ill. Miss Hattie Peters spent the weekend in Sissonsville. Miss Rebecca Green is attending school at the W. V. C. I. A. M. CHISHOLM, PORTRAYER OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST Neither musty law books nor the clink of gold could keep A. M. Chisholm, author of "The Boss of Wind River" just off the presses of Doubleday, Page & Co. away from the larger freer life of the great Northwest. As a child he learned to be a lumber jack, and as a man he has joined the ranks of those who know and love the great outdoors well enough to interpret its people. Mr. Chisholm makes his home in Windermere, British Columbia, and takes a prominent part in the business and political life of the country but whenever his duties allow it, he is off in the towering mountains which he insists afford the grandest scenery in the world, hunting, fishing or visiting the lumber camps where he is an ever welcome visitor. All his life the author of "The Boss of Wind River" has loved the outdoors. A Canadian born he was educated in Toronto University. He practised law in his native province of Ontario for a time, but after two or three years took charge of the Western branch of a Toronto trust company in Saskatchewan. After a few years he moved to the shores of Lake Windermere at the head of the Columbia River where he still makes his home. But logging camps and saw mills just came naturally to him—like writing. When a very young boy Chisholm lived up on the Bruce Peninsula of Lake Huron. He was allowed to spend the summers at his father's lumber camps and from the great-hearted lumber-jacks he learned many a lesson in self-reliance and woodcraft that later came useful to him. When his parents moved to Ottawa, the great lumber centre, he was familiar with every phase that the timber went through, from the time of its cutting, in the virgin forests of the Canadian woods, until THE BAUER MEAT & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you an get it when you want more. it reached the market at Ottawa. Likewise he was familiar with every phase of the life of the men who brought to town in the great drives. Though the summers that he spent on the Deschenes Rapids just above Ottawa, where the great rafts were run down he learned more of the hearts of the men from the timber country. Chisholm is fond of telling how he used to steal aboard the rafts and then "jolly the bull cooks for beans and bread." "In that way," he says, "I learned a little about logs by absorption of atmosphere, more than in the way of technical knowledge. And I know more about the shanty boys and their mode of thought and life than I do of logs." REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS W. G. Barnhault special commissioner, and others to Annie E. Smith and husband, lot city, $2.500. Grant, P. Hall and wife to C. J. Pearson, 2 lots St. Albans, $500. Pearson, 2 lots St. Albans, $300. O. T. Wilson and wife to C. J. Pearson, 3 tracts Jefferson District, $800. Jonathan Ashworth and wife to Lucy A. Hodges, lot Jefferson district, $20. Mary E. Martin and others to A. C. Bonhám, tract Tyler's Creek, $1,550. D. M. and A. W. Casdorph and wives to Thos. D. Robertson and J. B. Kuykendall, lot city, $1,150. Marion Bostick and wife to Emanuel Jones, tract Poca District $1,200. Emmanuel Jones to Marion Bostick, lot city, $1,200. A. D. Preston and wife to Frank L. Miller, lot St. Albans, $30. A. D. Preston and wife to Jonathan Ashworth, lot St. Albans, $25. F. L. Miller and wife to James Hodges, lot St. Albans, $40. WHAT IS IT? Ten and twenty year combination distribution certificate of membership as devised by the American Workmen Fraternal Insurance Company, of Washington, D. C., one of the most liberal, strongest and reliable fraternal institutions in the field. For further particulars see D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Va. Office: Room 2. K. of P. Bldg. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1911 ER MEAT SH CO. CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, rk Sausage OWN MAKE. achine sliced nd Bacon SH, POULTRY is in all the popular ls of eese tronage for we have n our lines and you you want more. SANTA FE SHOWS PROGRESS Topeka, Kas., Sept. 18.—To show the progress of American railroad building and operation for the past thirty years, the Santa Fe road today started out a demonstration of fourteen cars which will be operated over all the lines of the company between Topeka and Albuquerque. Hending the train is one of the monster Mallet locomotives recently constructed in the shops of the company in this city. Following close behind is an old style wood burning locomotive operated by the Santa Fe some thirty years ago. The train also includes the old style and the latest improved types of flat cars, box cars, coal cars, passenger coaches and cabooses. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago, Sept. 18.—Wheat closed at 98 1-8, corn 68, oats 42 5-8. A man to work in tailor shop, one who has had some experience in the business. For further information write to N. B. Brockman, merchant tailor. Mt. Hope, W. Va. 8-31-41 SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights—Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50 Cents from your local dealer or by mail from the factory. Signed Guarantee on every pair THE C. A. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN'S STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. (Continued from Page One.) kersburg this week Woodyard announced his willingness to make the race again, provided his candidacy is satisfactory to the voters of that district. To know whether or not the voters were in accord with his candidacy would be necessary for Mr. Woodyard to submit his claims to the voters of the district. That is the only way in which the sentiment of the voters can be properly recorded, and, therefore, Mr. Woodyard is a candidate for Congress. The genial Roane county statesman was enmeshed in the Democratic landslide last fall, and his seat in the present Congress is filled by John M. Hamilton, who accepted the Democratic nomination after it had been rejected by Scott Withers, and rode to victory on the big wave which brought disaster to the Republican Congressmen. A Vacation Word to Graduates and Friends Of Fisk University In a recent letter from Nashville is this sentence: "Many of our substantial and loyal alumni feel that a statement from you in the public press would do much towards settling things. From all over the country I get letters asking me whether Fisk has adopted an anti-Negro policy . . . The origin of this inquiry would seem to be an irresponsible and rockless attack by a Negro newspaper in Nashville on the administration of Fisk University. The occasion seems to have been some minor changes in the teaching force, three in the lower grades where young children are taught in the Teachers' Training School, and two officials not teachers. The article contained hardly a true statement from the beginning to end. Wherever there was a gleam of fact, it was perverted as to make the whole even to a worse degree false. Usually it is doubtful wisdom to pay any attention to such an outbreak. All strong institutions and important works are subject to them. Most newspapers are above leading their columns to such purposes. This attack is so devoid of sense, so malicious in spirit, as to be its own refutation. The real harm arises when other papers, innocent of any knowledge of the case, naturally repeat what they find printed, then proceed to give resounding thwacks upon the man of straw. But when the real friends of the University and the alumni begin to be troubled by these persistent rumors of an "anti-Negro policy," it becomes proper that a few facts be given them. Among the ten million Negroes of America, Fisk University stands for all that is best and most hopeful. Its good name is precious. Much to the credit of its friends, they are jealous of its good name and fame. For their sake that which follows is written. There is, in the administration of Fisk University by the Trustees and faculty, no anti-Negro policy. For forty-five years, hundreds of thousands of dollars have gone into Fisk almost entirely from white friends in the North—all of it pro-Negro and nothing else. The trustees of Fisk are responsible for its policy, in the past and now. Before the time of the present administration the Trustees have retired several colored professors B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that perfect your figure. It defines graceful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. W.B. NUFORM CORSETS The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintily trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform, Style 478. (As pictured). For average figures. Medium low bust, extra skirt length over abdomen and hips. Made of durable couil and light weight batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.00. Nuform, Style 485. For average and well developed figures. Medium bust, extra length over hips, back and abdomen. Coutil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.50. form, Style 488. For average and well developed figu- ique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent coutil se supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York Nuform,Style 488. For average and well developed figures. Unique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, insuring comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent coutil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York --- --- N and instructors because they proved to be unfitted to the spirit and needs of the Institution and not at all because they were Negroes. Since this present administration began, a teacher, who happened to be a white woman and one of the best of teachers in her department of work, could not be re-employed because she was not helpful in other ways to the life there. She did not go because she was a white woman, but because she was not properly helpful. At Fisk it is never a question of color, but competency in mind and spirit. On this principle of administration let us see what have been the facts of the last two years at Fisk. (1) The first new appointment under the present administration was that of a young Negro woman, who was put experimentally into a place that had been held by white women for thirty-five years. (2) The next and perhaps most important change in the faculty during this time was the creation of a new department of study for juniors and seniors. One of the first pieces of administrative work planned from the beginning was the broadening and strengthening of the work of the upper classes. To this end the Trustees generously voted the addition of the new department of Social Science. And the man chose for it? A Negro, an alumnus of Fisk. (3) Another new position has been created, also very important: the office of Registrar. For that position a Negro woman was promoted from the faculty. These three appointments were all made prior, to any "white" addition or promotion. (4) At the latest Trustees' meeting two strong promotions were made, and the only two, out of a faculty of forty people, two-thirds of whom are white. Both these were Negro members of the faculty. (5) In the last two years five white members of the faculty for various reasons have not been reappointed. If then, the report has been sent around among the friends of Fisk that "the color line is being drawn at Fisk," it is proper to ask: In whose favor has it been drawn? Let the above five facts be the answer. As a straight matter of fact, in all these instances of appointment, promotion, resignation, dismissal, the question of color has not entered, tered. All of which shows that, given a malicious spirit, facts are irrelevant and even unimportant. It is easy enough to ignore some facts, prevent some, and invent others, when the purpose (explicitly, threatened) is to create a sensation and work harm to a great institution. Summing it up, at the close of the last academic year in June there were five persons who were not re-employed and there were half a dozen other changes in status and work. Four Negro teachers were given distinct promotions. Of the five leaving, positions occupied by the two officers who were not teachers, have always been held by white persons until these individuals were appointed. To quote from a member of the faculty, "It would not be a great change in our history if the best persons to be secured for the places should again be white." It is well to note that not one of the above changes is in the college of eveh in the preparatory department. But all are in the lower grades, where changes are likely to be more frequent. It may be of interest, also, since the positive statement has been sent out that all these five places were to be filled by white people, that at this date, August 14, the only two appointments made are Negroes, the other three being still undetermined. Perhaps enough has been set down for those who are interested to know the needed facts. This newspaper attack upon the administration of Fisk University, is not the first one in the same paper. Unfortunately, it appears at the very time when that administration is putting forth every possible energy of influence to raise $300,000 of endowment for Fisk. It is an extraordinary revelation of the difficulties which those must face who, Negroes or white people, are working for the uplift of the people. Are there not obstacles enough in the path outside the Negro people themselves, without these betrayals within our own household? This is not a time for friends of Fisk nor its alumni to falter or to waver in faith, nor, as an alumnus has said, to hunt around for something to "indignate" about. It is a time for faith. The institution is bigger than faculty or alumni or friends, but includes them all in its far-reaching aim for the higher education of the race. Its graduates can show how far this education, has given them police and self-control, and, better yet, faith in the good will of those who are giving their lives to the work. The Trustees and administration officers are men and women of large vision and well known ability for their work. They are using their best knowledge of policy and administrative method for the upbuilding of Fisk University. For every helpful suggestion and for all the hearty co-operation of the alumni and friends, the Trustees and faculty are very grateful. But the burden, not light, of responsibility for the carrying out of these ideals, is upon the Trustees and faculty. This is therefore a time for every friend of Fisk to do his part in the task already set of putting Fisk on a new and permanent foundation. The General Education Board has put its challenge to us all, offering $60,000 if we will raise $240,000 in addition. Towards that $300,000 we have now $118,000. It is also a time for alumni and friends of Fisk to engage themselves not in worrying about these immeasurably absurd "reports," but knowing the foundation on which Fisk stands and is going to continue to stand, to lend a hand of confidence and support. The plain fact is, Fisk has just closed the best year it has ever had. Great progress has been made in many respects. There have been distinct gains in the internal life of the institution. There has been a larger body of students, especially in the upper classes, than ever before. Thirty-four, twenty-three men and eleven women, received the degree of Bachelor of Arts on Commencement Day, twenty Normals graduated, and one in Music and four in Domestic Science. The freshman chats numbered seventy-two. It is often remarked, especially by those who have long served on other college faculties, as well as here, that we have an exceptionally harmonious faculty, united in working for the highest ideals common to all. The future should contain nothing but good for this great college GEORGE A. GATES. The Degree Shop By Bishop G. L. Blackwell, D. D., LL. D., in the Star of Zion. Bachelor degrees are won and obtained as a rule by persons who pursue a prescribed course of study leading up to that degree in some regularly established school, college or university. Seldom is the bachelor degree granted unless the candidate has completed a prescribed course of study or its equivalent. Bachelor degrees usually attest scholarship in a more satisfactory way than many of the honorary degrees which are conferred. It is a great compliment to young Negroes whose ambitions lead them to persist in prosecuting a course of study in some reputable school so as to merit the conferment of the bachelor's degree in arts, science, philosophy or pedagogy. A premium should be put upon such attainments and such industry. The race needs and must have scholars, and the best way to get them is through schools, and when such men spend their time, effort and money to prepare themselves, all other things being equal, they should be given opportunity to use their talent. After a bachelor of arts, science, philisophy, or what not, has been engaged in literary work for some years and has made good, he should not be condemned if his ambition leads him to acquire higher literary degrees, any more than an apprentice who seeks to become a master mechanic, or a statesman who seeks to attain a higher office. He belongs to the literati and promotion or advancement by acquiring degrees, is not to be condemned, if such acquisitions are based upon merit. However when there is little or no merit even a bachelor of arts does not gain by accepting higher degrees. The manner of obtaining the bachelor's degree is seldom open for criticism, for it represents work if not literary ability; but the manner and method of obtaining honorary degrees is very often questionable. The obtaining of them, perhaps would not be so disdainful were it not for the sources from which they are gotten. Wherever and whenever there is a college or university defacto, chartered and operated with the accustomed departments leading to the bachelor's degree, and sometimes to honorary degree in cursu, it might prove a compliment to the subject to accept an honorary degree from it, and sometimes the school or university is honored in having some eminent scholar, clergyman or statesman to accept degrees from it. But when an unmeritorious or unqualified person upon a common sense standard, obtains an honorary degree from a regular college or university by a trick or through corrupt influences, it makes the person appear ridiculous in the eyes of intelligent people, and whenever either an uneducated or intelligent person accepts a degree of any kind from a mere "degree shop," or quasi college or university, when he is aware of the fact that such an institution has no real existence or value, he delects himself and embarasses his friends. Several years ago there was discovered a "degree shop" in North Carolina, namely "Bethany College," and for five, ten or more dollars it scattered it valueless degrees over considerable parts of the country, especially in North Carolina, Virginia and adjacent states, principally among Negroes in the Methodist and Baptist churches. Some good men with recognized abilities became victims of this "degree shop," and the wonder is that some of them still hold to these degrees knowing that the institution was not a college in any true sense. Later on or about the same time a "degree shop" was chartered in one of the New England states and sold to white and colored any kind of degree one desired, from A. B. and A. M., to M. D., Ph.D., and L.L. D. The law got behind the move ment and stopped it. The latest "degree shop," so far as our knowledge goes, is "Princeton University, of Princeton, Indiana. It is not a university except in charter and name. The editor of the Seer has occasions to pass through Princeton, Ind., three or four times a year. He made special inquiry about the university and was informed that a certain physician, a certain school teacher and another certain individual procured the charter for the so-called "university" and that their chief stock in trade is to sell degrees and that too to any one who has the money to purchase them. A certain minister in our own church who recently died in a Mississippi town is said to have been a traveling vender for "Princeton University", degrees and as a result a large number of the ministers of our church are wearing the valueless degrees from the "degree shop." It is a burning shame that so many of our ministers should have been thus victimized by such misdirected credibility. The shame appears all the more ignoble when one recalls the fact that there is in the state of New Jersey a Princeton University which belongs in the category of the best schools of the world. The unwary and credulous individual admiring the euphony of the two names is apt to give credence to the fact that the degree was conferred by Princeton University of New Jersey. We are not opposed to worthy and meritorious persons obtaining and wearing degrees, but we are unalterably opposed to our men applying to mere "degree shops" for bogus honors which do not carry with them the confidence of their brethren. If you will have degrees, brethren, apply or have your friends apply to some real operating educational institution with personalities behind it which mean something. Indianapolis, Ind. LABOR MEN MEET IN OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12.—Delegates from many of the cities and towns of Nebraska assembled here today on the opening of the fourth annual convention of the State Federation of Labor. Sessions will continue for several days. Workinmen's compensation and legislation relating to woman and child labor are the chief topics slated for discussion. The report of Secretary-Treasurer W. A. Christman shows that more than 100 organizations, with a total membership of about 11,000, are now affiliated with the federation. TO HOLD UP PRICE OF COTTON Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 12. The State commissioners of agriculture, together with representative bankers, farmers and business men, met in conference here today to consider plans to aid in holding up the price of cotton. All of the cotton growing States were represented at the conference. AN ATTRACTIVE DEVICE The Regal Shoe Company is displaying an ingenious and attractive mechanical sign in the window of Frankenberger & Co., the exclusive agents for this well known shoe in this city. The sign represents the globe, mounted on a pedestal, with white dots showing the places throughout the world where the company supports agencies. There are nearly 1,000 of these, so the dots show up well all over the world. The globe turns, showing the different countries. The base on which it is mounted is of iron, displaying in miniature the factories of the Regal Shoe Company located at Whitman and Milford, Mass., Brooklyn, N. Y.. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12. The National Association of Postmasters of the first class assembled here today with Superintendent Thomas of the division of rural mails as the principal guest. The operation of the postal savings banks, the parcel post problem, and the improvement of the postal service in general will be topics of public interest that will be brought before the convention after it settles down to business. Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 12.—The twenty-sixth annual national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion began in Memorial Hall in this city today and will continue until the end of the week. Several hundred delegates are present, including National Commander Nathan Munshower of Columbus, Ohio; Sento; Vice Commander William P. Griffith of Brooklyn, and Junior Vice Commander F. E. McCabe of Beaver Falls, Pa. Nearly all the national officers of the women's auxiliary are here. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS P. G. Malcolm and C. H. Malcolm to Mary F. Hill, lot city, $4,000. A. C. Carnes and wife, L. V. Koontz and wife to B. S. Kennedy, tract Clendinen, $1048. George B. Gillispie and wife to James A. Robinson, lot city, $1400. Ralph Gerhardt and wife to C. W. Vickers, 4 lots Glen Elk, $4,175. F. W. Chandler and wife to Alpha O. Fisher, 2 tracts Elk District, $5. S. H. Robertson and William Paulley, trustees, to T. R. Farley, 1-2 int. tract Elk District, $2,000. TWO MORE DISSMISSED Squire Atkinson this afternoon dismissed John Javins and Will Patterson, the two men arrested for complicity in the murder of Fcaezell by Webb Holsapple, a short time ago. There was no trial, the counsel for the prosecution making a motion that the defendants be released. MISSIONARY SHOW Providence, R. I., Sept. 21.—"The Orient in Providence," probably the most elaborate and comprehensive missionary exposition ever held in this country, was opened in Infantry Hall today, to continue until October 7. Governor Pothier, Mayor Fletcher, President Faunce of Brown University and other notables were present at the opening. OREGON EDITORS MEET Portland, Ore., Sept. 21.—One of the best attended meetings ever held by the Oregon Editorial Association began in this city today and will continue in session until the end of the week. The program provides for the discussion of a wide range of subjects of interest to those engaged in the making of newspapers. CRIME COMMITTED LONG AGO Bonham, Texas, Sept. 21.—To answer for a murder alleged to have been committed forty-six years ago, former Lieutenant Daniel W. Byars was arraigned in court here today. A. Captain Harris and his son were the alleged victims. Following an argument over politics Byars is said to have shot young Harris and then his father. He was indicted in 1865, but escaped while awaiting trial and was not located until a short time ago. Not A Word of Scandal marred the call of a neighbor on Mrs. W. P. Spangh, of Manville, Wyo., who said: "she told me Dr. King's New Life Pills had cured her of obstinate kidney trouble, and made her feel like a new woman." Easy, but sure remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Only 25c. at all druggists. DIAMONDS combine three important qualities, all of which no other one thing possesses: 1 Beauty 2 Durability 3 Investment Value You can use them without decreasing their value. They have charm of beauty which no other gem possesses. As evidence of success in life they give prestige. They steadily increase in market value. We are offering attractive prices on choice diamonds. ERNST The Jeweler & Mfg. Optician 208 Capitol Street. No. 4 Special Buggy only $65.00 HIGHEST GRADE A Value Unequated. Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. FROM FACTORY TO USER Write for prices and other styles. Send for Catalogue. C. R. PATTERSON & SONS, GREENFIELD, OHIO. LARGEST NEGRO CARRIAGE CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES. HENRY T. M'DONALD President STORER Harper's F ORER COLLE Harper's Ferry, W. Va STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored education high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educated assistants. Our Library catalogued accord the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLAS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Its living. Literary Societies, Christian Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State N. For illustrated catalogue and Have You Any Man? USE BLOCK INNERLAND AND YOUR TROUBLE Block Innerlin Lined Mantles give 50 per cent mantles. This means a saving of 75 per COMPLETE GAS MANTLES IN ONE GET ONE TO Save the box covers from 10 and 15-cent grade or send them to us, and Block Vy-tal-ty and Block China, Plumb Dealers Write for Our The Block L. Headquarters for Incand description, Gas, PATI Prize Offers from L. Book on patents. "Hints to 'Why some inventors fail.'" search of Patent Office records. Acting Commissioner of Patent the U. S. Patent Office. GREELEY men and women have graduated for Colored students. Magnificent only healthful. Ample buildings ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS highly educated, earnest teacher alogued according to the Dewey state. CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED EDUCATING CLASSES WHO ARE ARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is a student body. Its whole influence leagues, Christian Organizations metics. Educate, State Normal, Industrial, catalogue and other printed material. Any Mantle Troubles INNERLIN LINED MANTLE VENTED-REGISTERED FOR TROUBLES ARE OVER antles give 50 per cent. more light and will a saving of 75 per cent. on your man- ANTLES IN ONE. Price, 25 cents. GET ONE TO TRY WITH the box covers from 12 Block Vy-tal- led 15-cent grade of mantles sold—take them to us, and get a Block Innerlin Vy-tal-ty and Block Innerlin Lined Mantles China, Plumbing, Grocery and Depart- Dealers Write for Our Descriptive Circular a Block Light Co., Your (Sole Manufacturer) Quarters for Incandescent Mantles, Burners description, Gas, Gasbline, Korosene, High PATENT Mantles from Leading Manufacturers. "Hints to inventors." "Inventors fail." Send rough sketch of Office records. Our Mr. Greele, Designer of Patents, and as such have Office. EELEY & McINT Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to Have You Any Mantle Troubles? USE BLOCK INNERLIN LINED MANTLES PATENTED-REGISTERED AND YOUR TROUBLES ARE OVER Block Innerlin Lined Mantles give 50 per cent. more light and will outlast six ordinary mantles. This means a saving of 75 per cent. on your mantle expense. TWO COMPLETE GAS MANTLES IN ONE. Price, 25 cents GET ONE TO TRY WITHOUT COST Save the box covers from 12 Block Vy-tal-ty Mantles—the best 10 and 15-cent grade of mantles sold—take them to your dealer, or send them to us, and get a Block Innerlin Lined Mantle free. Block Vy-tal-ty and Block Innerlin Lined Mantles are for sale at Hardware, China, Plumbing, Grocery and Department Stores. Dealers Write for Our Descriptive Circular and New Catalogue The Block Light Co., Youngstown, Ohio (Sole Manufacturers) Headquarters for Incandescent Mantles, Burners and Supplies of every description, Gas, Gasblime, Korosome, High Pressure, etc. PATENTS Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office. PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALTY Dental Surgeon Office: Room 1, K. of P. Bldg. THE CRYSTAL BA Owned and ontrolled by the Knight America, South America, Europe, Asia The on the United receiving YSTAL BATH attrolled by the Knights of America, Europe, Asia, Afr THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and ontrolled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia THE MUSEUM Attendants' Fees $3.0 $1.0 Dr. C. M. Wade, J. T. T. Warren, Call on or Address RYSTAL BATH HOUSE- Fees $3.00 per course $1.50 per course M. M. Wade, Surgeon-in-C T. Warren, Auditor J. R. H HOUSE- HOT SP Attendants' Fees { $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. RYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT. SPRINGS, AAA N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. COLLEGE Berry, W. Va. In 1867— have graduated here. The oldest events. Magnificent location. Eleva- tive sample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- red, earnest teachers does not include going to the Dewey System, is one of ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED NATION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, normal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The President Troubles? LINED MANTLES ARE OVER at more light and will outlast six ordinary cent. on your mantle expense. TWO Price, 25 cents TRY WITHOUT COST In 12 Block Vy-tal-ty Mantles—the best mantles sold—take them to your dealer, get a Block Innerlin Lined Mantle free. Innerlin Lined Mantles are for sale at Hardware, Grocery and Department Stores. Descriptive Circular and New Catalogue Light Co., Youngstown, Ohio (Manufacturers) Descent Mantles, Burners and Supplies of every asbline, Kerosene, High Pressure, etc. ENTS Reading Manufacturers Inventors." "Inventions needed." Send rough sketch or model for Our Mr. Greeley was formerly, and as such had full charge of & McINTIRE HOURS: 8:30 TO 1:30 P.M. 2:00 TO 8:00 P.M. S B. Brown Surgeon Home Phone 429. BATH HOUSE The Knights of Pythias of North Ope, Asia, Africa and Australia The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 00 per course of 21 Baths 00 per course of 10 Baths Surgeon-in-Chief Auditor J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT, SPRINGS, AKA Gears Home Phone 429. PAGE FOUR. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. ce, Pythian Building, Charleston. W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Three months $0.50 Six months 1.00 One year 1.50 STRAINING AT A GNAT. When Jack Johnson, on July 21th of last year, after toying with Jim Jeffries as a cat does with a mouse, finally relegated "the white man's hope" to the limbo of has-beens, there went up an almost unanimous pretest, not only in this country but in England, against the pictures of the light. Governors issued proclamations, and councils passed ordinances prohibiting their exhibition within their jurisdiction. The clergy raved and the people imagined a vain thing, all with one voice condemning the brutality of prize fighting and pointing out the pernicious, demoralizing effect of prize fight pictures upon the young. Such a wave of mock morality there had not been seen before in many a day. There is on exhibition in this city at the time this is being written moving pictures depicting the life of Beulah Binford, Beulah Bluford, the direct cause of the murder of a good wife, the imminent execution of a wayward huband and the double orphanage of an innocent babe. Under guise of point ng a moral from this terrible tragedy, quotations from the Bible are used as subjects for the several stages of Beulah's life, and prominent ministers (whose names are not given) are reported to have endorsed the sorry spectacle. Hundreds of boys and girls of tender age at this very moment are reading these desecrated quotations and statifying a morbid curiosity to see the woman who "hath cast down many wounded; yea, many strong men hath she slain." Whose "house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death." hibition of such pictures indicates morality or that those who present them to the public thank they do. Yet, is there any protest from an outraged public conscience against this attack upon it? None that may be noticed. The press is silent and the pulpit is dumb. There is not any such fears lest the young be corrupted as was evident when Big Jim took the count. Can it be that race prejudice and not the fear of increasing immorality was back of the protest against the fight pictures? It certainly looks like it. THE GODS OF ISRAEL. On October 10th the Republican leaders are to gather here to discuss and, let us hope, adopt plans to restore harmony within the party. The Advocate hopes that unlimited success will crown the labors of the meeting, that personal differences may be forgotten and that every man present may return to his home determined to work for the victory of his party whoever the candidates may be. But The Advocate feels that there can be no permanent fellowship among the members of the Republican party until it returns to the teachings of its founders, roots out the corruptions of its primitive beliefs and discards the heresie which have been its undoing. Primarily a party which espoused the cause of the masses, the people, it has degenerated to the championship of the classes, the few. Where once manhood rights stood to the exclusion of all else, there is now abject worship of the ticker, the fetish of the dollar. Following the unfortunate trend of the times, business and not the man receives the attention of the platform-makers. Human rights cry aloud, but they are unheard by cars attuned only to the ring of gold. Like the children of Isreal, we have delivered our backs on the God who delivered us from Egypt and have bowed the knee to the golden cafe. There can be no lasting success in such defection. No party has yet been able to retain the refus of power which compromised with wrong and placed expediency above right. The Republican party is on record as the defender of the rights of the common people, white and black. Its representatives were authors of the constitutional amendment which made us all equals before the law and guaranteed to every citizens, irrespective of race color, life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness. No observation of the summer consultation of charts is required for our information that the party has drifted from the course, that it is headed toward strange parts. Every day it becomes more and more apparent. The voices which once rang out for freedom are stillled, the look-outs are blinded by the glare of gold, and the old ship is rapidly nearing the breakers. But all is not lost. The party may yet return to power, if it will follow the example of those who made it. "These be thy Gods, O Isreal." All others are false and lead to destruction. EMANIPATION DAY. Tomorrow is Emancipation Day. Every Negro in America should see to it that at least a part of the day is devoted to thanking God for the blessings of Freedom. This is our day and few of our American people begrudge it to us. Our experience has been that our white fellow citizens feel that the day is ours and they usually rejoice with us that we may enjoy it. While we are thangling our good fortune for the day of freedom, let us not forget to do justice to the thousands of our countrymen who gave their all that the flag might fly over a free and united country. It is well, also, to remember the thousands of our fellow countrymen of other parties who have, from year to year, contributed in money and in other ways to make the day a happy one for us. Let the day be a happy one. While we may justly complain of the injustice which, in some parts of the country, it meted out to our race, still let that not sour our temper or destroy the pleasures of the day for us. Our white brother has also to feel thankful for Emancipation Day, as it did almost as much for the poor white as it did for the black. It emancipated the black man from chattel slavery and the poor white man from industrial slavery. While slavery existed it regulated wages and reduced all poor men of every color to a condition only one remove from that of a slave. With Emancipation Day the name of Lincoln, the statesman, patriot and liberator, will ever be associated. He was the noblest American of them all. Peace to his ashes and eternal rest to his soul. This is the sentiment of same black men the world over and it is rapidly becoming the sentiment of all Americans, whatever their color. --- BRIEF AND BREEZY. It looks as if the standpatter has undergone revision downward. "You never know what a Democrat or an Insurgent will do." But you always know what a standpatter, a clothing store dummy or a wooden Indian will do. Again the Franco-German war over in Morocco is finished without bloodshed, though with terrific ink-shed. A wise man doesn't try to break his wife's will until she is dead. With poker and bull fights prohibited, the Panama Canal will be the proverbial narrow path. The Brooklyn Eagle says that 1,000- 000 pounds of poultry went into cold storage last month. No wonder chickens are tough. --- "Senators," says President Taft, "derive their power from the people." This will be news to many of the senators. Congressman Carter is seven-sixteenth Indian. He whipped four men recently, which makes Indian efficiency difficult to estimate in figures. The Charleston News and Courier has dismissed the weather bureau with a breath of withering scorn. Thomas A. Edison in a recent interview in Spain gave forth the opinion that people sleep too much. Maybe that's why he invented the phonograph. What's going to become of all the pickles that the women of this country are putting up nowdays. Well, at least Senator LaFollette can't claim that President Taft vetoed any of his magazine articles. The Connecticut legislature is still in session. It must be careful or it will run the year round and bump into itself. Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee presents Governor Dix as a presidential possibility. We shall look for some remarks from Col. Bryan on this subject. If a drunken man gets a two year sentence for turning in a false alarm of fire, what ought to be the length of term for calamity prophets, howlers and rain crow- who sound alarms during prosperity and sunshine. No doubt Admiral Togo has a much clearer idea of the dangers that are likely to beset the Japanese invader. Any doubt that Champ Clark is an aspirant for the presidency is now dispelled through his action in starting an Ananias club with President Taft as a charter member. For what is the presidency without an Ananias Club. Omaha is another city of goodly size that has seen the light and adopted the commission form of government. Let the goo- work go on. The price of cotton is held up by scarcity; that of wool by veto. A bixamist recently arrested, asserted that he was hypnotized. That's what they all say. The San Francisco woman who buried the wrong man for her husband may have better luck the next time. The state of California has done many bold, progressive and intelligent things in the last few years, in making Louis R. Glavis secretary of her new conservation commission California indicates to the world where she stands; but if it doesn't look sharp it will find itself on Mr. Ballingers black list. Some people are good because it pays, while others are good for nothing. Howard University Wilbur P. Thirkield, L. L. D., Press. Located in Capital of the Nation. Campus of over twenty acres. Advantages unsurpassed. Modern, scientific and general equipment. New Carnegie Library. New Science Hall. Faculty of over one hundred. 1882 students from 37 states and 10 other countries. Unusual opportunities for self-government. No young man or woman of energy or capacity need be deprived of its advantages. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry Biology, History, Philosophy, and the Social Science, s such as are given in the best approved colleges. Sixteen Professors. Kelly Miller, A. M., Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. THE TEACHER'S COLLEGE. Special opportunities for teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, etc., with degree of A. B., Pedigical course leading to degree of Ph. B. High-grade courses in Normal training, Music, Manual Arts, Domestic Sciences. Graduates helped to positions. Lewis B. Moore, A. M., Ph. D., Dean. THE ACADEMY Faculty of 13. Three courses of four years each. High-grade preparatory school. George J. Cummings, A. M., Dean. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Commercial Law, History, Civics, Etc., Business and High School education combined. George Wm. Cook, A. M., Dean. SCHOLL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES Furnishes thorough courses. Six instructors. Offers four year courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Architecture. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS The School of Theology—Interdenominational. Five professors Broad and thorough courses. Advantages of connection with a great university. Students Aid. Low expenses. Isaac Clark, D. D., Dean. The School of Medicine.—Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. Forty-nine professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Post-Graduate School in Polyclinic. Edward A. Balloch, M. D., Dean, 5th and W Streets, N. W., W. C. McNeil, M. D., Secretary, 901 R Street, N. W. The School of Law.—Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite court house. Benjamin F. Leighton, L. L. B., Dean, 420 5th St. N. W. Forced to Leave Home. Every year a large number of poor sufferers, whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs, are urged to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. There's a better way. Let Dr. King's New Discovery cure you at home. "It cured me of lung trouble," writes W. R. Nelson, of Calamine, Ark. "when all else failed and I gaked 47 pounds in weight. Its surely the king of all cough and lung cures." Thousands owe their lives and health to it. It's positively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Asthma, Croup-all Throat and Lung troubles. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free at all drug-gists. 9-7-4t. A Symposium on Race Prejudice The International, a journal published monthly in New York, has collected the opinions of a number of distinguished gentlemen on the subject of race prejudice. Three questions were asked: (1) Does the existence of race prejudice in a nation presuppose the inherent superiority of the dominant race? (2) Is race prejudice necessarily injurious to the welfare of a community? (3) Miscegenation, deportation, segregation, have variously been suggested as solutions of the so-called Negro problem in our country. Which of these do you consider the most feasible; how would their several executions of these plans affect the nation; can you suggest any other plan? We quote the answers in the order given in the International: Dr. W. E. B. DuBois sends the reply which leads off the discussion: "1. The existence of race prejudice shows that the race which possesses it is afraid that it is not superior. "2. Race prejudice is the most injurious thing in modern history. In earlier times race prejudice, hatred of the foreigner and the despairing of the stranger, served for self-protection. They do not so serve today. "3. None of the three plans are solutions of the Negro problem. Miscegenations is impossible unless both parties wish it. The economic and social cost of deposition would be two stupendous; segregation is physically impossible. The other plan which I suggest is to treat men as men according to their desert and ability despite their color." Professor Fredrick Hirth, who holds the chair of Chinese in Columbia University, comes next: "If you add the word 'imaginary' before the word 'inherent,' I would certainly answer this question in the affirmative. Some nations like, some individuals, suffer from megalomania, and this alone is sufficient to create race prejudice." Professor Hirth, as the son of a German father and a French mother, has no objection to miscegenation among European peoples. He does not know enough about the Negro problem, he says, to express an opinion as to the effect of a mixture of blood of black and white races. Mr. Edwin E. Slosson, literary editor of the Independent, replies: "1. The root of race prejudice is fear. It is an outward manifestation of an inward misgiving as to the reality of the assumed superiority in some particular. This self-distrust may not be justified, but the existence of race prejudice is in itself a defect and, so far as it does, a mark of inferiority. "2. Of course it is. It dwarfs the progress of both races and dissipates energy through friction that might be employed in useful work. "3. None of the plans are feasible. The problem cannot be solved by any such political expedients, but a solution may be rendered unnecessary by the simple application of the old-fashioned principles of liberty, equality and fraternity. "It is no longer worth while quarrelling about the relative standing of existing races because there is a greater difference between the highest and lowest of any one race than between the mean of any two races." Mr. Nissim Behar, director of the national Liberal Immigration League says: "The existence of race prejudice presupposes merely ignorance and is a human failing common to all nations and races, though its expression may run from silent contempt through vituperation and physical abuse to actual murder." Mr. Behar thinks the color question in the United States has always been discussed with so much emotion that adequate scientific suggestions have never been made. Mr. John Spargo, well-known Socialist author, goes into the economic side of the question: "A good deal of racial antagonism is due to economic competition, or fear of it, rather than to race prejudice per se. Fear and hatred of the Jew are often engendered by his superiority as a trader. It would be very foolish, however, to ascribe all manifestations of race prejudice and antagonism to economic competition or the fear of it. There is a real problem of race prejudice confronting the American people. I am very much afraid that it is on the increase—intensified, possibly, by economic competition. "All race prejudice is, in some of its manifestations at least, injurious to the welfare of the community in which it exists. Whether anti-semitism takes the form of a pagom, as in Russia, or social resorts and hotels, as in America, it is indubitably injurious and anti-social. And whether prejudice against the Negro takes the form of lynching where a white man would get a legal trial with a right to defend himself, or exclusion from theaters, hotels and similar places, it is likewise injurious to the community because it is anti-social. "I do not know that anyone to whom serious attention need be paid would contend that the existence of race prejudice in a nation presupposes the inherent superiority of the dominant race." Dr. Stephen S. Wise, the rabbi of the Free Synagogue, thinks the questions humorous. He says: "1 and 2. Far from the existence of race prejudice in a nation presupposing inherent superiority, I should say that the continuance of race prejudice is just as likely to argue inherent inferiority in the prejudiced. This answer your second question, too, not only is race prejudice injurious to the welfare of a community, but it as an expression of lowered moral status and hence intensifies the ill-fare which began it. "3 As for miscegenation, deportation or segregation Being possible solutions of the so-called race problem, these plans are equally unfeasible. The three 'words' you name are equally feasible—their chief value lying in their polysyllable ponderosity. "As for any other plan by way of solution of the so-called Negro problem, why not cease trying solutions which are usually overfacile substitutes for hard effort? The plan is the American plan, and that is fair play, equal opportunity and the absolute democratization of the life of the American nation." Professor Edward A. Ross, the well-known sociologist of the University of Wisconsin, writes: "1. The existence of race prejudice ```markdown ``` is not proof of superiority in the race that feels the prejudice. In many instances in history there, has been reciprocal race prejudice. "2. Race prejudice implies something of a break in the social tissue and is bound to hinder the normal democratic development of the society in which it occurs. It prevents the higher unity of the people and makes the element of force more prominent in government. "3. I know of no practicable solution of the so-called Negro problem, if by 'solution' is meant the effective application of intelligence to the removal of a difficulty. None of the suggested solutions strike me as practicable. Miscogenation is undesirable and deportation and segregation are not feasible. I judge the problem will never be 'solved,' but that the two races in the South will discover a modus vivendi involving the minimum amount of friction." Mr. Booker T. Washington, who closes the discussion, writes that "instead of directly answering the questions" he sends an essay on race prejudice which he thinks will serve the purpose. Mr. Washington goes over the history of race prejudice in the past in Europe and says that prejudice can be eradicated only "when people get together on a practical working basis with each other." He continues: "The greatest example of the overcoming of race prejudice is in my opinion in the Southern States. When the Southern people imported into America the wild African they brought among them a man more different, strange and mysterious than any they had ever seen. It took a very long time to, accustom the Southern people to Negro slavery. For nearly a hundred years they tried to get along with the white bond servant from England; but in the competition between the two races the African at that particular time and in those particular circumstances proved the more valuable man and he remained."—The Crisis. WHEN WRITTING FOR PUBLICATION "In promulgating your esoteric cogitations and in articulating your superficial sentimentalities and amicable philosophical or psychological observations, beware of platituinous ponderosity. Let your conversational communication possess a clarified conciseness, a compacted comprehensibility, coalescent consistency and a concatenated cogency. Eschew all conglomerations of flatulent garrulity, jejune babblement and asinine affectations. Let your extemporaneous descanting and unpremeditated expatiations have intelligibility and veracious vivacity without rhodomontade or thrasonical bombast. And furthermore, sedulously avoid all polysyllabic profundity, pompous proclivity, psittaceous vacuity, ventrilioquial verbosity and vaniloquent vapidity. Shun double entendre, prurient jocosity and pestiferous profanity, obscurant or apparent. In other words talk plainly. Don't use big words." The above advice from a contemporary seemed worth repeating. A. Dreadful Sight. to H. J. Barnum, of Freecville, N. Y. was the fever-sore that had plagued his life for years in spite of many remedies he tried. At last he used Buckleen's Arnica Salve and wrote: "It has entirely healed with scarcely a scar left." Heals Burns, Boils, Eczema, Cuts, Bruises, Swellings, Corns and Piles like magic. Only 25c. at all druggists. 9-7-4t. Information on Forest, Game and Fish Laws of W. Va. GAME Following is the text of a poster issued by the Forest, Game and Fish Warden which may prove of interest to those who desire pleasure or profit from the gun or rod. The season opens for: DEER—(with horns over four inches long) Oct. 15th to Dec. 1st. SQUIRREL—(Gray, Black, Red, Fox) Sept. 1st to Dec. 1st. RABBIT and all fur bearing animals, no closed season. SKUNK—is protected in counties where protection has been approved by majority of voters. It is unlawful to pursue deer with dogs at any time. BIRDS QUAIL—(Virginia Patridge) Nov. 1st to December 1st RUFFED GROUSE—(Pheasant) Wild Turkey, Oct. 15th to Dec. 1st. PLOVER, SAND PIPER, WOOD COCK, REEED BIRD, RAIL., (Octalon) July 15th to Dec. 20th. SNIPE—Oct. 15th to March 1st. DUCK (except wood duck) GOOSE, BRANT, Sept. 1st to April 20th. Foreign game birds, wood duck no open season. English Sparrows, Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Crows and King Fishers, may be killed at any time; al other non-game birds are protected at all times. BAG LIMITS—12 quail, 6 ruffed grouse, 2 wild turkeys in a day or 96 quail, 25 ruffed grouse, 6 wild turkeys in a season. FISH JACK SALMON (commonly called Jack Fish or white salmon) June 15, to April 15. TROUT or landlock salmon, April 1st to Sept. 1st. Black, green, willow and rock bass, pike or pickerel, June 15th, to April 15th. In Brooke, Hancock and Ohio counties, the open season on the last named fish is from May 29th to April 15th. UNLAWFUL To hunt or fish on Sunday; to hunt or fish on the enclosed or improved lands of another, without written permission; to sell or buy, or transport out of the State, or serve at hotel or restaurant—protected birds, game or fish; to maintain a dam or other thing which obstructs easy passage of fish up or down the stream, without a suitable fish-way; to allow to enter any stream of water, saw-dust or other matter deleterious to fish; to catch fish, kill birds or game out of season; to use seines, except in the Ohio river, when properly registered; kill or catch game fish, except with god, hook and line, or by trot line; to set out forest fires; to catch fish under size, as prescribed by law; to catch by seine, net, bait, trap or snare, or any kind of device—wild turkey, ruffed grouse or quail; to shoot or discharge fire arms across any public road, or within 400 feet of any school house, or on the lands of another—within 600 feet of an occupied dwelling house; to hunt without a license, unless you are a citizen of West Virginia. To carelessly wound or kill any human being, or any live stock constitutes an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, and a jail sentence of one year. FELONY To use any dynamite, or other explosive mixtures for the purpose of killing fish. I earnestly ask the co-operation of every citizen of West Virginia, in helping to enforce the law. Any information of violations given will be THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 1911; ED INSTITUTE s---English, nal. R 20, 1911 Surroundings Good MAN, President, itute, West Virginia appreciated, and the name of the informer will be kept strictly confidential. J. A. VIQUESNEY, Forest, Game and Fish Warden. Belington, W. Va. When your doctor orders you to stop work, it staggers you. "I can't" you say, you know you are weak, run down and failing in health, day by day, but you must work as long as you can stand. What you need is Electric Bitters to give tone, strength and vigor to your system, to prevent breakdown and build you up. Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when Electric Bitters will benefit you from the first dose. Thousands bless them for their glorious health and strength. Try them. Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy. Only 50c. at all druggists. 9-7-4t. LIFE INSURANCE MEN MEET Pattsburgh, Pa., Sept. 21.—Many questions of interest and importance to life insurance men are slated for discussion at the sixth annual meeting of the American life Convention, which opened here today for a three days' session. T. W. Vardell of Dallas, Texas, is presiding over the sessions. CHILEAN ADMIRAL COMING Washington, Sept. 21.—Admiral Goni, one of the most distinguished officers of the Chilean navy, is expected to arrive here early next week for the purpose of witnessing a ballistic test conducted by naval ordnance officers at the Indian Head proving grounds. The United States is endeavoring to interest the South American countries in American ordnance manufactures, with a view to securing that trade for this country. The tests at Indian Head will be designed to demonstrate the efficacy of American armor plate and armor-piercing projectiles. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 11. If plans discussed here today at a meeting of the executive committee of the United Brewery Workers of America are carried out, the near future will see the establishment of an accident fund and a pension system for the brewery workers of the entire country. The plan has been under consideration for several years and is said to have received the endorsement of the leading brewers of America. It is proposed to raise the fund through contributions of both employer and employe. BIRTHDAY St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 11.—Archbishop Irlanda reached his seventy-third birthday anniversary today and was the recipient of messages of congratulation from friends and admirers in many parts of the world. No formal celebration of the anniversary was held. Later in the present year, however, the St. Paul prolate is to be the central figure in an elaborate celebration that will mark the golden jubilee of his ordination as a priest. FORFEITED $100 3OND J. W. Stanley, who was arrested July 15th for non-support and who gave $100 bond for his appearance today in Squire Atkin's court to answer the charge, failed to present himself at the time appointed and the Justice declared the bond forfeited. MY HAYTIAN QUEEN. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 15. The brasica Bankers' Association has its annual meeting in Omaha center with a large and representative attendance of bankers and financiers from all parts of the State. The prominent speakers to be heard during the two days' session include Virgil M. Harris of St. Louis and Col. Fred E. Farnsworth, secretary of the American Bankers' Association. As sung in Klaw & Erlanger's production IN HAYTI" with McINTYRE & HEATH. 1. Hay - tian Queen, Hay - tian Queen, Come sail a - way with me,…… 2. Hay - tian Queen, Hay - tian Queen, I love no one but you,…… Over the bounding ocean, Over the sky blue sea;…… Nothing can part us dear [-ie, You'll find my heart true blue;…… Hay - tian Queen, Hay - tian Queen, From you I ne'er will part,…… Hay - tian Queen, Hay - tian Queen, Far from this land we'll roam,…… COPYRIGHT, MCMIX, BY MAURICE SHAPIRO, MUSIC PUBLISHER, BROADWAY AND 30TH ST. NEW YORK CITY KANSAS STATE FAIR OPENS Hutchinson, Kas., Sept. 45. The Kansas State Fair was formally opened this morning under ample conditions. In conjunction with the fair there is to be a celebration of the semi-centennial of Kansas and for this reason the management has been working hard to make, the exhibits or more than ordinary interest this year. The result is the largest and best collection of agricultural, horticultural and live stock exhibits ever shown, in this State, notwithstanding the very dry season. The big day of the fair will be Tuesday of next week, when President Taft and the governors of a score of States will be shore to take part in the semi-centennial celebration. COLORED WOMAN DIES Mrs. Ida May Williams, colored, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at her home on Court street. She was about 22 years of age. The funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon at 9 o'clock and burial was made in Spring Hill cemetery. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS O. E. Hall and wife to Daniel, R. Ferguson, tract near Charleston, $500 et al. Thomas P. Martin and wife to J. W. Bailey, lot Charleston district, $200. St. Albans Land Co., to A. W. Looney, 4 lots St. Albans, $769. J. D. Rutledge and wife to George H. Ferrell, lot Riverside, $500. J. D. Rutledge and wife to George H., Ferrell, lot Cabin. Greek, district, $200. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 18. —For the first time in eight years J. J. McNamara, the international secretary, was not on hand when the International Bridge and Structural Ironworkers' Union met in an annual convention in this city today. The convention will adopt strong resolutions in the case of McNamara, who is in jail in Los Angeles on dynamitting charges, and will take steps also to aid in the defense of the accused man and his associates who are to be placed on trial next month. Song of the Heart song of the heart tells the sto - ry That rings thro' the trend of the voice is the an - gels a - bove you, Its rhythm beats true from the Sung by KITTY GORDON in the Shubert's delightful Musical Comedy "THE GIRL AND THE WIZARD" Sung by KITTY GORDON in the Shubert's delightful Musical Comedy "THE GIRL AND THE WIZARD" ADVERTISED LETTERS Lyric by EDWARD MADDEN Moderato. Music by JULIAN EDWARDS Shall I sing... Love is king... When the sweet ten-der passion is burn-ing? Shall I tell... of the spell... Love has wo-ven when two hearts are yearn-ing? Will you sigh... If I cry... An old song that needs little learn-ing?... It sings at its sweetest when true lovers part, and they call it "The Song of the Heart!"... The Larue Acrs, Mrs. John Aglionby, T. J. Arthur. Zena Danks, Janet B., Black, F. O. Beandry, Mrs. Alice Brown, Mearl Brown, Martin Brungardner. Mrs. Lauvennie Caldwell, D. A. Craig, Thos. Calender, John Cable, Miss Mary Clendening, Clinedinst & Rice, Miss Mamie Collins, Edgar Combs. W. J. Davenport, Edd. Daniels, Eliza Davis, E. E. Daffield, Miss Julia Dwyer. E. E. Evans, James E. Edens. Emma H. Franklin, Mrs. Martha J. Ferrell. Mrs. Ida Grass (2), Lucy. Grass, Maggie Grant, Jos. H. Garner, W. C. Greecher Glove Co. Mrs. Sibia Haynes, Miss. Sadle Hall, Frank Hanson, Mrs. Dema Hall, Mrs. H. H. Hawes, Mrs. Alcoe Harrison, A. E. Hammess, Walter Hale, Charles Hapus, Jack Henson, Alphonso T. Heath, Mrs. Anna Hill, Herry C. Hill, William Hill, C. W. Higginbotham, A. F. Higginbotham, mrs. Anne Hoyman, C. A. Hose, Charles Hoss, Edw. Hood (2) Jeff Horton, W. S. Hundley, J. R. Hull. Miss Minnie Jacobs, Louisa Jones. Patrick Kau, Jack King, Samuel King. Mrs. A. E. Lawless, J. F. Lormon, Miss Nellie Lemasters, Mrs. Carrie Levy, George S. Lewis, Margaret Lehman, Herman Legg. Edker Marky, Miss Alice Mathews, D. S. Martin, Judge McArthur, Mrs. Mary A. Mellon, Mrs. Jennie McLean, Anna McQueen, Mrs. A. McCee, Miss Davie Milam, Mrs. George F. Miller, C. W. Moore, Johnie Mulford, C. H. Muclow. G. W. Paxton, Ed Pauley, F. A. Parsons, Charlie J. Petta, Fannie Presley, E. C. Price, O. H. Plerson, Levi M. Porter. C. F. Rader, Alico Maud Randal, Arthur Rhodes, Cephar Rhodes, Lotie Rose, Mrs Grace Rose, H. Ramy, W. E. Robertson, B. Ruse. sing-ing, "I love you, I love you," When you hark to the song of the heart...... Song of the Heart. Woodson Staton, Wm. Saunders, Robert Stansfield, Frank Saunders, Second Presbyterian Church, George Shipley, Goldie Button, J. C. Sugar- fan. Bessie Towles, Mrs. Minnio Thomas, F. P. Thornton Mrs. Lettie Vance Mrs. Jennie Walters, Folra May Welster, J. T. Wrena, Miss Emmer Williams, Mrs. T. G. Williams, Jerry Wick, H. L. White, George L. Wilson, Mrs. L. F. Wood. THE TREUBHS PUB, Co., Inc. EDWARD LASKA, General Manager. Publishers of all SCHUBERT Musical Attractio Copyright, MCMIX, by THE TREUBHS PUBLISHING Co., Inc., 1416 Broadway, N. Y. International Copyright Secured Performing rights reserved. Used by permission, MURRAY MUSIC Co., New York. George . Zakaib, John II. Ziegler. X. GARRETT AND HAZLEWOOD UNDERTAKERS Why pay large prices when we can furnish you with the same quality of service and goods for less money. We carry a large stock of goods. Prompt ambulance service. Open day and night. PAGE SIX. OLD SHACK NO MORE A fire alarm about 3 o'clock this afternoon called the fire department to Blackford's alley between State and Donnally streets. An old shack which was unoccupied, had caught fire from a burning mattress set on fire by some boys. The blaze was extinguished with no damage. Wilmington, Del., Sept. 18.—The suit for divorce brought by John Bancroft, jr., against his wife, Madeleine Du Pont Bancroft, and the counter suit brought by the wife are set for trial at the term of the superior court which opened here today, and the case promises to be the most sensational in the history of the Commonwealth of "peaches and troubled politics." As matters now stand, only the unexpected can stop the suits begun by husband and wife. The latter is the eldest, daughter of Alfred L. Du Pont, the millionaire vice president of the Du Pont Powder Company. Mr. Bancroft brought his suit on statutory grounds, denying the paternity of his wife's infant son. In the papers filed in the case Mr. Bancroft called the child Max Heidler, jr., and made it a co-defendant. Mrs. Bancroft, in her counter suit, charges her husband with unfaithfulness and extreme cruelty. She also pleads not guilty to his charges against her. MARRIAGE LICENSES A. J. Holder, Eliza McDowell, 20. Henry Hobbs, 18; Bertha Work- man, 18. Thomas Robson, 29; Callie Caut- ly, 29. William Chapman, 26; Stellie Workman, 19. Garfield Gray, 23; Pearl Gray, 21. William Lacy, 19; Stella Green, 16. John Loudermilk, 27; Mary Moore, 18. Waco, Texas, Sept. 18.—The office building recently completed in this city by the Amicable Life Insurance Company was formally decidated and opened today. The structure is 22 stories high and is said to be the tallest office building in the Southwest. BILLS OF LADING SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. New Orleans, La., Sept. 18.—Representatives of Southern cotton exchanges, bankers and business men assembled in this city today to discuss the phases of the Liverpool bill of lading plan and to devise measures for the protection of the mutual interests of those engaged in handling and financing the Southern cotton crop. CURLERS TO HONOR EARL GRAY Montreal, Sept. 19.—Members of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club of this city have arranged to go to Ottawa tomorrow to present Earl Grey, on the eve of his retirement from the governor-generalship, with a memento of his stay in Canada, which at the same time will be a token of their appreciation for the interest he has manifested in their favorite sport. The souvenir is an hakstand in the shape of a small curling tone, cut out of Canadian onyx, and ornamented with silver. LINCOLN MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Washington, Sept. 19.--Owing to the absence of President Taft on his western trip, the meeting of the Lincoln Memorial Commission, which was to have been held at the White House next Monday, probably will be deferred until the return of the President to Washington the first of October. President Taft is a member of the commission, which has been authorized by congress to expend $2,000,000 on the erection of a monument in this city to commemorate the life and public services of President Lincoln. MARQUETTE READY FOR TAFT Marquette, Mich., Sept. 19.—Marquette has donned holiday attire in anticipation of the visit of President Taft, who is scheduled to arrive here from the Soo shortly before midnight tonight. The President will remain here until about 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, when he will leave for Grand Rapids. The program for the Marquette visit calls for a reception on arrival and a brief public address to be followed by a luncheon and a GARRETT AND UNDER ARTHUR L. GARRET Why pay large prices when w quality of service and goods for stock of goods. Prompt ambul Bell Phone 336. Home Phone 328. visit to the College of Mines and other places of interest in and about the city. DISCUSS EXTRA FARE QUESTION St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 19.—The fifty-sixth annual convention of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agent's began its sessions here today with Colonel Samuel Moody, passenger traffic manager of the Pennsylvania railroad, presiding. The convention will continue for several days. One of the timely topics to be discussed is the recommendation that railroad passengers be charged extra for using high class equipment. It has been suggested that a quarter of a cent a mile be added to the price of a ticket for a passenger using an observation or a parlor car. In support of the proposal it is contended that the railroads expend large amounts to furnish this class of travelers fast train service, luxurious surroundings and special attention of various kinds. The association will thoroughly discuss the matter, but any action it may take will be purely advisory in its nature. A notable feature of the convention will be the banquet tomorrow night. Among those scheduled to speak at the banquet are James J. Hill, President McCrea of the Pennsylvania system, Vice President Daly of the New York Central Lines, and several representatives of government railways in France and Germany. CONVENTION OF FIRE CHIEFS Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 19.—The first session of the annual convention of the International Association of fire chiefs from nearly all of the principal cities of the United States and Canada in attendance. Mayor Seidel delivered an address of welcome and John Thompson of Toronto, president of the association, responded for the visitors. The convention will continue its sessions four days. One of the features is an exhibition of fire apparatus of the most modern pattern and design. THE CIRCUIT COURT Circuit court convened this morning at ten o'clock and after a few orders had been entered, adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at ten o'clock CASE DISMISSED Squire Atkinson this morning dismissed the case of the State vs. McCulty Johnson. The Johnson girl was charged with stealing a dress and tailored suit from Lena Rice. During the trial, the defendant fainted but very fortunately had brought a camphor bottle to court with her and was very soon afterwards brought back to consciousness. Mr. James Henry Ellis, 74 years of age, died yesterday morning at his home on Seventh avenue from a complication of diseases. Mr. Ellis is survived by several children, all of whom are grown. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the residence and burial was in Spring Hill cemetery. JAMES HENRY ELLIS DEAD WELLS TO BOX ATTELL New York, Sept. 19.—Matt Wells, the English lightweight champion who recently received a big boost in the estimation of New York fans by the excellent showing he made in his fight with "Knockout" Brown, is to be seen in action in Madison Square Garden again tomorrow night. Unless there is a slip-up in the present plains Wells will face Abe Attell, the featherweight champion, who will emerge from his temporary retirement in order to meet the Englishman. According to the agreement the two fighters will weigh in at 135 pounds at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. HONORING GOOD INDIANS Santee, Neb., Sept. 19. —Many visitors have gathered here for the celebration and —fair arranged —by the Indians of the Santee agency. The celebration, which began today and will continue until Friday, is given in honor of the deceased Indian chiefs, Wanpekoote and Medwakantonwan. During each of the four days there are to be dances, athletic sports, addresses by prominent speakers and concerts by the Santee Indian brass band, which is one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country. The big day of the celebration will be Thursday, when the best Indian dancers of the Sioux Omaha, Chippewa and Winnebago tribes will contest for cash prizes. Lebanon, Ind., Sept. 21.--A monument to the memory of Colonel A. O. Miller was dedicated with interesting exercises here today in connection with the annual reunion of the Wilder brigade. Colonel Miller, whose home was in Lebanon, was commander of the Seventy-second Indiana regiment, which formed part of the Wilder brigade. ANTHRACITE MINERS IN SESSION Hazleton, Pa., Sept. 21.—An important meeting was begun here today by the executive boards of the three anthracite districts of the United Mine Workers. The purpose of the meeting is to decide upon a time and place for a convention of the hard coal miners at which the demands to be made upon the operators next April will be prepared. ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION London, Sept. 21.—The third triennial Exhibition of Electrical Engineering and Machinery will open at Olympia Saturday and continue for one month. The exhibition will be international in character and is expected to be the largest affair of its kind ever held. In the foreign section the American and German manufacturers will have the largest representation. AMBASSADOR UCHIDA STARTS FOR HOME Washington, Sept. 21.—Viscount Yasuya Uchida, the retiring Japanese ambassador, left Washington today for Seattle, from which place he is to sail for Japan next Tuesday. Pending the arrival of his successor the embassy here will be in charge of Mr. Masanao Manihara, the first secretary. BASEBALL NOTES Tom (Buck) O'Brien, the Denver pitcher, is making good with the Boston Red Sox. Ty Cobb is still the leading hitter, run-getter and base-stealer in the major leagues. Joe Tinker, of the Cubs, will open his vaudeville season at Spokane, Wash., on November 5. Clarence Owens, the best umpire in the American Association, will work in the National League next season. The American league has 30 men hitting for .300 or better, and the National league has 17 in select list. There are almost as many newspaper men on the western trip with the Giants as there are ball players on the team. Manager McGraw is confident that Mathewson and Marquard will bring home the bacon if the Giants and the Athletics meet in the world's series. Pitcher Wolfgang, of the Lowell New England league champions, won 27 out of 32 games pitched this season. He has been signed by the St. Louis Americans. "Germany" Schaefer is spoken of as the next manager of the Washington team. Schaefer has played great ball at first base for the Nationals this season. Vean Gregg, of the Cleveland Naps, continues to hold his own and will no doubt finish the season at the top of the list of winning pitchers in the American league. The Texas league race was a corker this season. Austin won the pennant with a percentage of .575 and Oklahoma City finished seventh with a percentage of .480. Last year Danville won the Virginia league pennant and Petersburg finished last. This season conditions are reversed, with Petersburg at the top and Danville in the cellar. Only the difference of one game lost separated Springfield and Bridgeport at the close of the Connecticut league season. Springfield landed the muslin, with Bridgeport second. The Louisville team will make a great barnstorming trip this fall. After playing in Philadelphia, New York and Brooklyn, the Colonels will leave for the Pacific Coast, where they play ten games before leaving for Japan. TAFT COVERING MICHIGAN Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 20. Grand Rapids is preparing a cordial welcome for President Taft, who is to arrive in this city about breakfast time tomorrow for a visit of six or seven hours. Grand Rapids' central location and the strong influence it wields in Michigan politics have led to the belief that the speech to be delivered here will be one of the most important of the presidential tour. At luncheon the President will meet some of the prominent men of the State and after a short drive about the city will depart at 2 o'clock in the afternoon for Kalaamazoo, which will be the last stopping place in Michigan. California day at the coming Pittsburg Land Show will be on October 25th. The Fresno Chamber of Commerce writes that, as a feature of that day, it will give away ten thousand loaves of raisin bread to visitors to the Show. The manufacture of raisins is one of the chief industries of Fresno. THE ADVOCATE DETROIT M. E. CONFERENCE Flint, Mich., Sept. 20.—The annual session of the Detroit conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened here today with Bishop Henderson of Chattanooga presiding. Many changes in the ministerial assignments are expected this year, announcement of which will be made the first of the week. MILLS-RUTHERFURD WEDDING Paris, Sept. 20.—In the private chapel of Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt's chateau at Deauville, in one of the most picturesque spots to be found in all Normandy, Miss Margaret Rutherfurd, daughter of Mrs. Vanderbilt by a previous marriage, was wedded today to Mr. Ogden Livingston Mills, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills of New York. Although the wedding was considered more private than public, there assembled in the little chapel a most distinguished company. In the pews reserved for the relatives of the contracting parties were Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills, the Earl and Countess of Granard, Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Henry White. The bride entered the chapel on the arm of her stepfather. As maid of honor she was attended by her sister, Miss Barbara Rutherfurd. William O'B. Iselin of New York acted as best man. WITH THE BOXERS Big Jim Stewart, the New York heavyweight, is going to make another try at the game this winter. Pennsylvania boxing fans hope to have a boxing commission something after the pattern of that in New York. Rudie Unholtz claims he got the worst of the decision in his recent bout with Charley Dalton at Los Angeles. ANNIVERSARY OF PAOLI West Chester, Pa., Sept. 20.—On the monument grounds near Malvern the customary exercises were held today in commemoration of the 134th anniversary of the "Massacre of Paoli," in which the American troops under "Mad Anthony" Wayne, in their retreat from Brandywine, were attacked in the night by the British and routed with great slaughter. PLAYS AND PLAYERS Charles Klein's new play is called "The Outsider." Chauney Olcott will appear in London next season. The new play of Henry Arthur Jones is called "The Ogr." "Baron Trenck" will be produced in New York in October. Mrs. Thomas Whiflin is to appear in a vaudeville sketch this season. Apna Held will appear in a new musical play in New York early next month. Sidney Drew and Lionel Barrymore are to appear in Philadelphia in "Bob Acres." Hall Caine is to have a play called "The Quality of Mercy" produced in London. Emma Trentini will begin her second tour in "Naughty Marietta" October 2, in Brooklyn. Katherine Emmett will be leading lady with Lawrence D'Orsay in his revival of "The Earl of Pawtucket." Guy Bates Post will star in a new drama of American life by Edward Childs Carpenter, called "The Great Desire." Josephine Cohan is now playing the heroine in "The Fortune Hunter," the play of which her husband, Fred Niblio, is the star. There is to be a dramatization of "He Fell in Love With His Wife," to be called "Partners." May Buckley and Frederick Burton are to appear in it. Mabel and Edith Talliaferro have returned from a vacation trip to Europe. The younger sister will resume her tour in "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" this month. George Parsons, the husband of Georgia Drew Mondum, has written a musical comedy, which has been accepted by the Shuberts for production early this season. Fritz Letber, who was leading man with Ben Greet for many years, following this by appearing as leading man with Julia Marlowe, has been re-engaged by Robert Mantell as leading man. "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep." is the title the late O. Henry's story, "Cabbages and Kings," will bear in dramatic form. The dramatization is the joint work of Joseph Medill Patterson and Hugh Ford. "The Lilac Domino" is the title of the new operetta of Viennese make in which Miss Emmy Wehlen will reappear in this country this season. She has passed to the management of Charles Dillingham. Louis N. Parker's "Lady Godiva," written for Miss Viola Allen, will be equipped with the settings and dresses prepared for Mascagni's as yet unheard opera "Ysobel," which, like Mr. Parker's play, deals with the incident of Peeping Tom of Coventry. WHY ROME CELEBRATES Rome, Sept. 20. This being the semi-centennial year of Italian independence, today's celebration of the anniversary of the fall of the temporal power of the papacy and the Italian occupation of Rome was conducted on an unusually elaborate scale. A crowd of more than 50,000 persons visited the historic Porta Pla and others made pilgrimages to the monuments of Victor Emmanuel, Geribaldi, Cavour, Mazzini and other leaders in the struggle for Italian unity. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you least six per cent. interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor, is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10,00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT WESTON, W. VA. HOTEL BROWN HOTEL KNOWN 35 Rooms. Hot and Cold Baths. Lodging 50c Rooms by Week $2 to $3 ONE BLOCK FROM STATE HOUSE BEST HOTEL IN CHARLESTON FINE FRUIT AT LAND SHOW. The fruit growers of Oregon have arranged through the Oregon Development League of Portland, to send a car load of Oregon apples to the Pittsburg Land Show next month for free distribution to visitors there. The railroads will give this car free transportation from the Pacific Slope. West Virginia and Maryland will also have fine fruit displays in this Show and it is likely that the fruit growers of West Virginia will imitate the example of Oregon in providing a large quantity of apples to be used as free gifts to visitors. PEORIA PREPARES FOR TAFT Peoria, Ill., Sept. 21.—Peoria is to have President Talt as her guest for the entire day tomorrow. The President is due to reach the city -: HO'T A Popul 500 Capitol Street --- early tomorrow morning and will remain until near midnight, when he will depart for St. Louis. While in Peoria he will be entertained by the commercial organizations and the Creve Coeur Club, the leading Republican organization of this section. Office Phone 573 Bell JOHN C Phys CHARESTON, Office Hours 8 to 11, 1 to 4, 6 to 9 Forbes-Robertson will open his third season in "The. Passing of the Third Floor Back" in Brooklyn on October 23. He will continue in this same success throughout the season, appearing in Shupert theatres in cities where he has not yet been seen. Residence Phone 1493 Home C. ELLIS Musician WEST VIRGINIA Office Room 5 K. of P. Building Cor. Washington & Dickinson Sts. Residence 413 Shrewsbury St. OWN - - ed People. Charleston, W. Va. ---